
Fresno has one of the highest solar adoption rates in California's Central Valley, driven by PG&E's high electricity rates and abundant sunshine. But NEM 3.0 changes and aggressive dealer fees have left many Fresno homeowners with solar agreements that cost more than their old PG&E bill. California law provides the strongest consumer protection remedies in the country.
Thousands of homeowners across Fresno 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.
Fresno homeowners benefit from California's comprehensive consumer protection framework: the CLRA, UCL, and Home Solicitation Sales Act. Under California law, a contract obtained through material misrepresentation — including failure to disclose NEM 3.0 changes — can be rescinded. Attorney's fees are recoverable under the CLRA, making it economically viable for attorneys to take these cases on contingency.
Fresno's high PG&E rates and abundant sunshine made solar an easy sell. But NEM 3.0 changes in April 2023 reduced export credits by up to 75%, making pre-NEM 3.0 savings projections inaccurate. Central Valley heat also reduces panel efficiency in summer — a fact rarely disclosed during the sales process.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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