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The Hidden Costs of “Free” Solar Panel Removal
[vc_row el_class=”.rounded-dark-background “][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Remove And Replace Panel Scam” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” css=”.vc_custom_1745454700891{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Beware of solar companies promising free solar panel removal and replacement for future roof replacements—what sounds like a sweet deal is often too good to be true.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]When you’re investing in a solar system, every promise sounds

Is Your Solar Installer Approved for WA & OR Incentives
[vc_section][vc_row el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Not All Installers Qualify for Incentives” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1745530879208{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Some homeowners assume they’ll qualify for nonprofit or utility solar incentives, only to find out their installer isn’t on the approved list. Before signing a contract, verify your installer’s eligibility to ensure you receive all available financial

The Oversized Promise Undersized System Scam
[vc_row el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_column el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_custom_heading text=”Oversized Promises, Undersized System Solar Scam” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF” css=”.vc_custom_1745520435316{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Beware of national solar companies that inflate your home’s energy estimates and then undersizing your solar energy system. This scam could leave you with an underperforming system and higher utility bills.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]National solar companies often

Solar Dealer Fees: What They Mean for Your Solar Loan
[vc_row el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”You Could Be Paying More With Dealer Fees” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1745362789985{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Solar installations have become increasingly popular in Washington and Oregon. So have the options to finance those solar installations. However, some come with hidden costs like solar dealer fees, making solar financing a bit more

Doesn’t My Home Business Qualify for MACRS?
Beware Claims of Solar Panel Depreciation Don’t believe solar salespeople claiming that solar depreciation deductions apply to residential homeowners. They don’t! If a solar salesperson tells you this, they’re either misinformed or misleading you. Depreciation deductions are only for businesses and rental properties—not for homeowners installing solar on their primary

The Truth About False Urgency In Solar Sales
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_custom_heading text=”Beware False Urgency Solar Scams” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1745435084160{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]If you’ve been exploring solar options, you may have encountered messages urging immediate action—claims like “limited-time offer” or “net metering ends soon.” Designed to pressure you into quick decisions without thorough evaluation, these high-pressure sales strategies should be

Does A New Roof Qualify For Solar Tax Credit
[vc_row el_class=”.rounded-dark-background”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Federal Tax Credit Scam No, It Doesn’t Cover Your New Roof” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23FFFFFF” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1745438678733{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Many national solar sales reps tell homeowners that they can claim the 30% federal tax credit (ITC) on a new roof if it’s bundled with a solar energy installation. If a
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