Penalty Amount
$5,000,000
The Connecticut Attorney General obtained a $5 million stipulated judgment against Vision Solar for alleged deceptive sales practices, including high-pressure tactics, misrepresentations, and performing unpermitted work. Although the company is bankrupt and cannot pay, the judgment establishes binding operational standards for solar companies in Connecticut regarding disclosures, contracting, permitting, and use of licensed contractors.
The judgment imposes a $5 million civil penalty and includes injunctive relief requiring: clear disclosure of solar generation estimates and costs; itemization of all services; prohibition on using tablets/phones for signatures and same-day contract signing after first visit; prohibition on work before obtaining permits; and requirement to use licensed electricians for electrical work.
In-house legal teams should review all customer-facing agreements, particularly residential solar sales contracts and installation service agreements. Key clauses to examine include: disclosure statements (ensuring no misrepresentations about costs, performance, or permits), contract execution terms (prohibiting same-day signing after first visit and restricting electronic signatures via tablets/phones), permitting responsibilities (requiring contractor to obtain all permits before work begins), and contractor licensing mandates (verifying use of licensed contractors). Agreements may need amendments to add a mandatory cooling-off period, explicit affordability/credit checks, and strengthened representations/warranties regarding permit acquisition and system activation.
Entity
Vision Solar
Industry
OtherOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2024-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-announces-5-million-judgment-against-bankrupt-vision-solar
vision solar motion for judgment w exhibit.pdf?rev=a97cfa248
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/ag/press_releases/2024/vision-solar-motion-for-judgment-w-exhibit.pdf?rev=a97cfa248c1545109cb915273b8f35ea&hash=8CBD2E884B72B6E834114C46C6F74217
Connecticut Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Privacy/Privacy-Resources
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$29.6M
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