Rural Scam Solar Power Generation

Does a rural solar project need local or state approval?

President Biden takes notes during a meeting to discuss clean energy efforts with CEOs of U.S. electric utility companies at the White House in February 2022. Yet every single rural utility-scale wind and solar project needs local or state approval to get built, says Sarah Mills, who researches rural renewable energy at the University of Michigan.

Is misinformation turning rural landowners unfairly against renewables?

But misinformation spread by groups like Citizens for Responsible Solar is turning rural landowners unfairly against renewables, says Skyler Zunk, an Interior Department official under President Donald Trump and chief executive of Energy Right, a conservative-leaning nonprofit that supports solar projects that preserve ecosystems.

Should you choose a reputable solar energy company?

When temperatures rise, utility costs do, too. While reputable companies can help you save money with clean or solar energy improvements, scammers offer more than they can deliver.

Should solar companies be able to report a scam?

By getting more consumers to report scammy solar companies, government officials said, they can more effectively track complaints and seek to hold accountable companies that violate the law.

What does Droz's website say about solar energy?

Droz's website provides model ordinances that activists like Ralston can use in their own communities. It also features a list of "solar energy concerns," including claims of environmental harm and the potential loss of farmland.

Does the US government provide free solar panels?

(AP) The U.S. government does not provide free solar panels, an Energy Department spokesperson told PolitiFact. The Facebook post promising free solar panels links to another site with a disclaimer: "‘No Cost’ means that you may not be required to put any money down at the time of installation if you qualify.