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SB 2762

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- RESIDENTIAL SOLAR ENERGY DISCLOSURE AND HOMEOWNERS BILL OF RIGHTS ACT

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma and 4 co-sponsors

Rhode Island bill requiring solar companies to disclose contracts, financing terms, and performance details to residential customers before installation, establishing consumer protections.

03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
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Bill Summary · SB 2762

Legislative bill overview

SB 2762 establishes disclosure requirements and consumer protections for residential solar energy installations in Rhode Island. The bill creates a "Homeowners Bill of Rights" for solar customers, mandating that solar companies provide transparent information about contracts, financing terms, performance expectations, and consumer rights before purchase or installation.

Why is this important

Solar energy adoption is growing rapidly, and consumers often lack sufficient information when entering into long-term solar contracts or financing agreements. This bill addresses documented consumer complaints about misleading sales practices, unclear contract terms, and unfulfilled performance promises in the residential solar industry. Clear disclosure standards protect homeowners while maintaining a competitive market for renewable energy providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Solar companies may argue that extensive disclosure requirements increase administrative burden and costs, which could be passed to consumers
  • Scope of performance guarantees: Defining realistic solar system performance expectations and holding companies accountable may be contentious if standards are viewed as too strict or too lenient
  • Financing transparency: Requirements around third-party financing arrangements (loans, leases, PPAs) may conflict with lender preferences or financing company practices already established in other states

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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