HB0428S01 (Substitute)
Solar Energy Amendments
Introduction
Jan 30
House Rules
Mar 5
House Committee
Feb 5
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
This bill amends provisions of the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Aimed at protecting Utah homeowners from misleading solar sales tactics, this bill expands the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure Act by requiring solar companies to disclose far more information upfront — including the salesperson's name and professional certification number, the exact commission they earned on the sale, all loan-related fees (such as dealer fees, origination fees, and rate adjustments), battery storage details, and a clear warning that tax credits are not guaranteed. It also bans specific deceptive practices, such as presenting only monthly payment comparisons without showing the total system cost, claiming guaranteed tax credit eligibility, or falsely implying affiliation with a utility company or government agency. Additionally, the bill requires every solar sales representative to hold an active certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners and carry a $25,000 bond that customers can make claims against if they are harmed.
Current version: HB0428S01 (Substitute)
Introduction
Jan 30
House Rules
Mar 5
House Committee
Feb 5
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
IntroductionJan 30
House RulesMar 5
House CommitteeFeb 5
House Floor Vote
Senate Rules
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
This bill amends provisions of the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure Act.
This bill:
AI-generated summary. We recommend consulting the bill text for important decisions.
Aimed at protecting Utah homeowners from misleading solar sales tactics, this bill expands the Residential Solar Energy Disclosure Act by requiring solar companies to disclose far more information upfront — including the salesperson's name and professional certification number, the exact commission they earned on the sale, all loan-related fees (such as dealer fees, origination fees, and rate adjustments), battery storage details, and a clear warning that tax credits are not guaranteed. It also bans specific deceptive practices, such as presenting only monthly payment comparisons without showing the total system cost, claiming guaranteed tax credit eligibility, or falsely implying affiliation with a utility company or government agency. Additionally, the bill requires every solar sales representative to hold an active certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners and carry a $25,000 bond that customers can make claims against if they are harmed.
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