🛡️ Consumer Protection Guide

Avoid Solar Panel Installation & Repair Scams in Mammoth Lakes

Solar panel scams are hitting Mammoth Lakes hard, preying on folks wanting clean energy savings. Like I'm warning my own family: spot the red flags, verify everything, and don't rush. Protect your wallet and roof—follow these steps.

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Common Solar Panel Installation & Repair Scams in Mammoth Lakes

Be aware of these tactic used by unlicensed operators

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Fake Rebate Offers

Scammers promise huge 'government rebates' covering 70-100% costs—then vanish after deposit.

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Bait-and-Switch Panels

Quote premium panels, swap cheap junk during install, hike price for 'upgrades'.

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Shoddy Unlicensed Work

Fly-by-night crews botch installs, causing fires or failures, then disappear.

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Bogus Repair Rip-offs

Claim panels need urgent fixes on healthy systems, charge for fake parts/labor.

How to Verify a Professional

Insurance

Demand a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for liability and workers' comp. Call the insurer to confirm it's legit and current.

Licensing

Head to cslb.ca.gov and search their license number. Solar pros need active C-10 (Electrical) or C-46 (Solar) license with no complaints.

References

Get 3+ recent Mammoth Lakes or Mono County refs. Call to hear about work quality, timelines, and post-install support.

Protection FAQs

How do I check a solar contractor's license?

Visit cslb.ca.gov, enter license #. Confirm active C-10/C-46, bonded, insured, no violations.

What insurance should solar pros have?

General liability ($1M+), workers' comp. Get COI and verify with carrier.

Are door-to-door solar sales safe?

Rarely. Legit ones schedule consults, never pressure or demand deposits on spot.

What rebates apply in Mammoth Lakes?

Federal ITC (30%), CA SGIP for batteries. Verify via energy.ca.gov; no 'secret' local deals.

How to spot fake reviews?

Check BBB, Google, Yelp for patterns. Ignore suspicious 5-star sites.

What if I suspect a scam?

Don't pay more. Report to CSLB (800-321-2752), CA AG, Mono County sheriff.

Do solar contracts need permits?

Yes. Trustworthy pros pull Mono County building permits and PG&E/Edison approvals.

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