How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concerns
Read full article: How to file a state complaint after solar panel sales concernsFollowing a report on Houston homeowner Frances Holt's unactivated solar panels resulting in a $134,000 bill, many have expressed concerns about misleading solar panel sales practices. Complaints involve high-pressure sales, confusing contracts, and unexpected costs, prompting consumer advocates to advise filing complaints with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This process helps address individual grievances and identify industry-wide issues, with a focus on providing detailed information to facilitate investigations.
After $134K solar bill threat, company agrees to remove panels at no cost
Read full article: After $134K solar bill threat, company agrees to remove panels at no costA Houston homeowner says she felt pressured into solar panels, never activated them, and is now facing a $134,000 bill. Consumer advocates say her story is becoming more common.
Ask Amy: Does my current homeowners insurance cover solar panels?
Read full article: Ask Amy: Does my current homeowners insurance cover solar panels?Amy Davis looks into what you need to know before buying solar panels. Including the question: Does my current homeowners insurance cover solar panels?
4 things to know before signing up for solar panels
Read full article: 4 things to know before signing up for solar panelsBefore you answer that knock at your door, listen up. Solar panel salespeople are canvassing neighborhoods across Houston. Some 55,000 homeowners in the Houston area have them now. Investigative reporter Amy Davis has what you should know before you sign on that iPad or tablet.
‘Free’ solar panel promise leaves couple with huge bill
Read full article: ‘Free’ solar panel promise leaves couple with huge billYou’ve probably seen the ads on TV and online, that you may qualify for free solar panels. One elderly Houston couple took the bait and then called KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis when they realized they’d been hooked, tricked into paying tens of thousands of dollars for those so-called free panels.
EXPLAINER: Why is US upset about Mexico's electricity law?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why is US upset about Mexico's electricity law?Mexico's Congress is poised to vote on a constitutional reform that would undo much of a 2013 market opening in electrical power and guarantee a majority market share for the state-owned power utility company.