Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and the Department of Consumer Protection announced an enforcement action against Solar Wolf Energy, Inc. for unfair and deceptive sales practices. The company took high-priced deposits from consumers for residential solar projects but failed to complete or even begin the work and did not return deposits. A Superior Court order now blocks Solar Wolf from selling or advertising in Connecticut until it responds to the investigation.
A Superior Court order prohibits Solar Wolf Energy, Inc. from selling, advertising, offering, or marketing goods or services in Connecticut until it obtains permission from the court. The company must also respond to the investigative demand.
In-house legal teams should review all customer-facing agreements, particularly residential service contracts, installation agreements, and home improvement contracts. Focus on clauses governing advance payments/deposits, performance timelines, refund obligations, termination rights, and remedies for breach. Given the pattern of taking substantial deposits without performance, contracts should be assessed for clear refund triggers, requirements for performance bonds or surety, milestone-based payment schedules, and explicit warranties. Consider adding provisions that suspend or void the contract for non-performance and require retention of deposits in escrow until substantial completion.
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