
Orlando is one of Florida's fastest-growing solar markets — and one of the most complaint-heavy following Florida's 2023 net metering changes (HB 741). Thousands of Orlando homeowners signed solar agreements expecting to offset their FPL bill, only to find that the 2023 law changes dramatically reduced the value of their excess solar production. Florida law provides specific remedies for homeowners in this situation.
Thousands of homeowners across Orlando 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.
Florida homeowners are protected by the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Florida Statutes § 501.201. FDUTPA prohibits unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts, and unfair or deceptive acts in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Remedies include actual damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief. Florida also has a 3-day cancellation right for home solicitation sales under Florida Statutes § 501.021. The Florida AG has taken enforcement action against solar companies for deceptive practices.
Florida's HB 741, signed in 2023, changed how utilities compensate homeowners for excess solar production. Instead of receiving retail-rate credits, homeowners now receive wholesale-rate credits — a fraction of the previous value. Sales companies that sold solar in 2021–2023 using pre-HB 741 projections without disclosing the pending legislation were making materially misleading representations. Florida's frequent hurricanes also create warranty and performance issues that were often not addressed in the sales process.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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