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87 – Don’t Get Burned by Solar Scammers

May 29, 2025

Shady contractors are going door-to-door pitching “free” solar energy systems that will eliminate costly electric bills. Most of these fraudsters do shoddy work; some take the money and run. By using high-pressure sales tactics, they get homeowners to sign high-interest contracts that leave them with massive debt. In this episode: The tricks door-to-door con artists

10 – Here Comes the Sun? This May Be the Best Time to Go Solar

February 24, 2022

Solar-energy technology continues to advance in ways that can greatly benefit homeowners. Solar panels sold today cost less than those available just five or six years ago, plus they produce more electricity. These efficiency gains mean most families can install fairly small projects to cover all their electricity needs. However, solar projects still come with

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87 – Don’t Get Burned by Solar Scammers

10 – Here Comes the Sun? This May Be the Best Time to Go Solar