
Tucson's solar market is dominated by TEP (Tucson Electric Power) customers who were sold solar on the promise of eliminating their electric bill. TEP's net metering changes and the city's extreme summer heat — which reduces panel efficiency — have left many Tucson homeowners with solar payments that do not deliver the promised savings. Arizona law provides strong consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Tucson 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.
Tucson homeowners are protected by the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (A.R.S. § 44-1521), which prohibits deceptive acts or practices in connection with the sale of any merchandise. The Act allows consumers to recover actual damages and attorney's fees. The Arizona AG has taken enforcement action against solar companies for deceptive practices. Arizona courts have applied consumer fraud protections to solar contract disputes involving misrepresented savings projections and undisclosed escalator clauses.
Tucson's extreme summer heat creates a paradox: the city has abundant sunshine but also temperatures that reduce solar panel efficiency. Sales companies rarely disclosed the heat degradation factor in their proposals. TEP's net metering changes in 2019 and 2022 further eroded the savings case. The combination of undisclosed heat degradation, reduced net metering credits, and aggressive sales tactics has left many Tucson homeowners with agreements that do not deliver what was promised.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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