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A salesperson says the federal government pays for your solar power. What does a federal consumer advisory call that?

A scam.

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  1. A standard federal program
  2. A scam ✔
  3. A utility rebate

Why: Treasury, the CFPB and the FTC warned about solar scams in 2024. Claims that the government pays for your solar, or that panels are "free," are major red flags.

Huh, didn't know that: DOE says the joint Treasury, CFPB and FTC solar consumer advisory was issued on August 7, 2024.

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A sweater I bought was picking up static electricity. So I returned it, and they gave me another one free of charge.
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Answer: A scam. Treasury, the CFPB and the FTC warned about solar scams in 2024. Claims that the government pays for your solar, or that panels are "free," are major red flags.

  1. Treasury consumer advisory: Before You Purchase and Finance Solar Panels home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Guide-Before-You-Buy-Solar-Panels-eng.pdf
    Don't believe anyone who says the federal government pays for your solar power. That's a scam.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. DOE: Homeowner's Guide to Solar www.energy.gov/cmei/systems/homeowners-guide-solar
    issued a consumer advisory to help you identify potential consumer solar scams
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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