Common Complaints
Solar Was Supposed to Lower My Bill — Why Did It Go Up?
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The whole pitch was a lower bill. Instead, you're paying more than ever. This is one of the most common complaints we hear from Florida homeowners — and there are a few specific reasons it happens.
Why your bill went up instead of down
- The system never turned on. If it never got Permission to Operate from FPL or Duke, you're paying the full electric bill AND the solar loan — two bills where you were promised one.
- It's badly undersized. The system was sold to cover your usage but only offsets a fraction of it.
- Net metering was never set up, so the power you do make isn't credited properly.
- Production fell far short of the glossy estimate you were shown at the kitchen table.
If you have a solar payment and a near-normal FPL bill, that's the clearest sign something went wrong — and it's exactly what we document.
What to do
- Check whether your system ever received Permission to Operate (we can pull this).
- Compare your actual production to what you were promised in writing.
- Document the gap — a written production shortfall is exactly the kind of record attorneys look for in deceptive-practices and Holder Rule cases.
We pull your permit and PTO status, document the production gap, and connect you with a vetted attorney.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is my electric bill higher after getting solar?
Usually because the system never turned on (no Permission to Operate), is undersized, or net metering was never set up — leaving you with both a solar loan payment and a full electric bill. Documenting the gap is the first step.
Can I do anything if solar didn't save me money?
If you were shown written savings promises that didn't pan out because of deception or non-performance, you may have a deceptive-practices claim and a Holder Rule dispute with your lender. Document everything and talk to a Florida attorney.
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