Bill > HB2156

This bill establishes new consumer protection requirements for the sale and installation of solar energy systems in Washington state. The key provisions include: - Defining key terms like "solar energy contractor," "solar energy salesperson," and "solar energy installation contract." - Requiring solar energy contractors and designers to be licensed, and setting standards for solar energy installation contracts. - Mandating that solar energy installation contracts include detailed information about the system, financing, warranties, performance projections, and customer rights like a 3-day rescission period. - Prohibiting deceptive statements or representations about the costs, financing, terms, or conditions of solar energy systems. - Declaring these solar energy consumer protection practices to be matters of public interest and subject to the state's Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to promote honesty and fair dealing between solar energy companies and customers by establishing rules of business practice in this growing industry.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2156&Year=2023&Initiative=false