Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has issued a Consumer Alert warning District residents about predatory practices in the home solar sales and loan industry, as federal tax credits for residential solar systems are set to expire at the end of 2025.

With that deadline approaching, officials say aggressive sales tactics are increasing, particularly in Wards 4, 5, 7 and 8. Low- to moderate-income homeowners, seniors, and residents who do not speak English as their first language have been among the main targets.

“District residents should be on high alert that some home solar system companies use misleading, high-pressure sales tactics to get them to sign predatory contracts,” Schwalb said. “While adding solar panels can be the right decision for some homeowners, they are a major financial

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