BOSTON — A Massachusetts lawmaker wants to monitor the solar energy industry more closely after a Boston 25 News report exposed one homeowner’s troubles after an installation.
A homeowner in Hanson said ‘Solar City’ assured him, despite an existing sag to his roof, they would restore it so it could bear the load of solar panels.
Ultimately, he was left with several leaks and portions of his bathroom ceiling collapsed.
‘Solar City’ isn’t paying for any of the damage to the homeowner’s roof, despite his claims they guaranteed to maintain the integrity during installation.
Now, Representative Shawn Dooley (R – Norfolk) tells Boston 25 News he is working to create a commission to investigate the advertising and trade practices of the solar energy industry.
Dooley said he’s concerned about poor workmanship, as well as the solar industry over-promising savings to customers.
Rep. Dooley says he too is outfitting his entire home with solar panels and found a fast disparity in marketing promises and a lot of bait and switch tactics.
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