Will new solar tax regulations protect home improvement borrowers?

The U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance on Tuesday finalized new regulations it said would protect home improvement borrowers who finance solar panels and other purchases through their property taxes, the agency said.

What are solar interconnection standards & policies?

Solar Interconnection Standards & Policies - Systems that connect to the electric grid are often affected by state and local interconnection standards. Understanding Electricity Market Frameworks & Policies - Understand market structures and how they may impact your project development.

Which states have mandatory solar disclosure laws?

Arizona, and Utah have passed mandatory rooftop PV disclosure laws, while Maryland has instituted mandatory community solar disclosure regulations. Establishing solar grievance procedures can help state attorney general offices evaluate complaints for the residential DPV market.

Are rooftop and community solar markets regulated?

Several states have passed legislation regulating rooftop and community solar markets. These include mandatory rooftop disclosure laws and community solar disclosure regulations, which require developers to provide certain details about the PV systems and transaction to customers upfront.

How do government and industry approach solar consumer protections?

Government and industry approaches to solar consumer protections range from less formal practices, such as consumer education, to more formal actions, such as enacting regulations or establishing grievance procedures.

Where can I find information about solar policy?

For example, Minnesota has leveraged online resources to share information about local and state-level solar policy to aid consumers in understanding the local policy landscape. In addition, New York, Vermont, and New Mexico have published state-specific homeowner guides to residential solar and financing options.