
Columbia homeowners served by SCE&G and Duke Energy were targeted by solar sales companies. South Carolina's strong sunshine and consumer protection laws provide remedies for homeowners who were misled about their solar contracts.
Thousands of homeowners across Columbia signed solar contracts after being promised dramatic savings — only to find themselves locked into agreements with escalating payments, underperforming systems, and no clear exit. If you are one of them, you have legal options.
Columbia homeowners are protected by the South Carolina UTPA (S.C. Code § 39-5-20), which provides for actual damages, treble damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees.
Columbia's homeowner base was targeted with aggressive door-to-door solar sales. South Carolina's net metering program has limitations that were rarely disclosed. The combination of undisclosed dealer fees and net metering limitations has left many Columbia homeowners paying more than expected.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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