PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 22, 2024
State officials have received a few dozen consumer complaints about misleading solar ads, prompting the Office of the Maine Attorney General to issue an advisory about possible scams. The office advised consumers that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar; that the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home solar panels; and that the state has not approved or selected a particular county, city, town or neighborhood for conversion to solar. The attorney general cautioned consumers to be aware that although companies may advertise no upfront costs, similar to other consumer financing agreements, the product is not free.