"I thought it would save money — but the bills are sky-high."
If that's your story too, you're not imagining it, and you're not the only one. The pitch and the paperwork often don't match. The free check tells you whether you may have a way out.
If your solar deal didn't live up to the pitch, you have more options than you think. Homeowners are finding a way out — see if you can too, in about 2 minutes. Free.
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If that's your story too, you're not imagining it, and you're not the only one. The pitch and the paperwork often don't match. The free check tells you whether you may have a way out.
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If you signed a solar lease, PPA, or loan and the savings never showed up — or your bill went up — you're not stuck without options. Homeowners get out of solar panel contracts several ways: the cooling-off period, a lease or PPA buyout, transferring the agreement, paying off or refinancing a solar loan, or a legal review if you were misled. Here's how each one works.
Most states give you a short window — often around three business days — to cancel a solar contract after signing with no penalty, especially for in-home sales. If your panels aren't installed yet, your odds of a clean, free cancellation are highest. Check the date you signed against your state's window.
Many solar leases and PPAs include a buyout clause that lets you purchase the system or pay out the remaining balance. Buyout prices are often high in the early years and drop at set intervals (year 5, year 10, etc.). It can still beat decades of payments with an annual escalator clause raising your cost 2–5% every year.
When you sell your home, a willing buyer can assume the solar lease or PPA. This works best when the system performs well and payments are low — but it can become a sticking point that complicates the sale.
If you financed and own the panels, you may be able to pay off the loan early or refinance to better terms — particularly if your loan assumed a tax credit you couldn't fully use.
If you were told you'd save money or get a tax credit that didn't match reality, or if required disclosures were missing or the contractor was unlicensed, that may be a material misrepresentation. In that case a qualified attorney may review whether the contract can be challenged or cancelled. See if you may qualify for a free review →
Sometimes. Most states have a short cooling-off period (often about 3 days) to cancel without penalty. After that, the buyout, transfer, loan payoff, or legal-review paths above may apply. Take the free check to see which fits you.
Cooling-off windows vary by state and sale type — commonly around three business days for in-home sales. Claims based on misrepresentation can have a longer window under state law, so it's worth checking soon.
In some cases. If there was misrepresentation, missing required disclosures, or an unlicensed contractor, exiting without the standard buyout fee may be possible. The only way to know is a review.
If you were promised savings or a tax credit that didn't match reality, that may be a material misrepresentation a qualified attorney can review as a possible basis to challenge the contract.
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