Buying solar can save you money and reduce your environmental footprint, but only if you know what to look for — and what to look out for. Door-to-door solar sales are a widely accepted form of lead generation in the solar industry, despite the lack of regulation. And while trade groups like the Solar Energy Industries Association recommend best practices , both for the well-being of consumers and the overall health of the industry, high-pressure sales tactics remain pervasive .

If you are thinking about getting solar for your home, buying or leasing from a door-to-door salesperson of course isn’t the only way to go. (Solar panels can be purchased outright with loans, or accessed through leases or power purchase agreements — just be cautious, as leases can create complications with

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