Solar regulation update: consumer protection developments
Updated June 25, 2026 with new information on Arizona, Connecticut, Texas, and Virginia
The solar industry moves fast, and it can be hard to keep up. This is especially true of incentives and protections at the state level. This blog will be a living document where we’ll try to make note of the biggest developments in consumer protection at the state level, and update it as things change.
What got us started is that several states have recently passed or finalized new consumer protection requirements for residential solar sales. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s changed.
For more information on the industry’s consumer protection efforts, see SEIA’s Consumer Protection initiative.
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Arizona — SB 1419
Just signed; takes effect in 90 days
Arizona streamlined its solar sales disclosure requirements, replacing 11 separate savings estimates with a simpler maintenance services summary. The law also adds a recommendation for an independent roofing inspection before installation and tightens up how equipment must be listed in contracts.
View SB 1419 on the Arizona Legislature →
Connecticut — SB 233
Signed last month
Connecticut’s new law requires solar sellers to provide a state-published consumer brochure at the point of sale. Door-to-door sales reps must also now carry ID, and cold door-knocking is restricted to 9am–8pm (stricter local rules may apply). (Scheduled appointments outside those hours are still allowed.) Sellers are also required to report third-party sales organizations and lender relationships to the state.
View SB 233 on the Connecticut General Assembly →
Texas — Finalized Regulations
Effective September 1, 2025
Texas finalized solar consumer protection rules through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), though the final rules were broader than the industry anticipated. Key requirements include a 5-business-day cancellation window and a mandatory 24-hour gap between brochure delivery and contract signing. Customers who are 65+ or non-English speakers must receive paper copies of disclosure forms, with strict delivery timelines for paper contracts. SEIA and the Texas Solar & Storage Association filed comments during rulemaking, but most concerns were not addressed. Additional legislation is expected in the 2027 session.
View TDLR Residential Solar Retailer rules →
SEIA Texas Solar and Storage →
Virginia — Recent Legislative Session
Regulations take effect January 1, 2027
Virginia added new contract disclosure requirements for solar leases, PPAs, and system purchases. Notably, purchase agreements must now disclose dealer fees, finance charges, and other loan details even when the installer is not the lender. The Virginia Attorney General may pursue additional legislation in 2027.
View SB 823 on the Virginia Legislative Information System →
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