Bill > HB0057

This bill establishes comprehensive consumer protection measures for residential solar energy systems in Utah, focusing on transparency, accountability, and customer rights. The legislation requires solar retailers to provide detailed disclosure statements to potential customers, including clear estimates of energy production, potential savings, and system specifications, with mandatory warning statements about potential variations in energy output and incentives. Starting July 1, 2026, solar retailers must register with the Division of Consumer Protection, submit to background checks, and post a substantial bond ($100,000-$300,000) depending on their company size and history. The bill mandates that sales representatives be direct employees of solar retailers, not independent contractors, and introduces new provisions for customer financial obligations, limiting upfront payments and requiring that full payment only occurs after the system begins producing usable energy. Additionally, the legislation provides customers with a repair mechanism if their solar system produces less than 80% of the estimated energy production within 18 months of installation, requiring solar retailers to improve system performance within six months of being notified. These changes aim to protect consumers from misleading sales practices and ensure more reliable solar energy installations.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0057.html