If you’re a Houston homeowner reviewing a solar lease, loan, PPA, or purchase contract you regret signing, you’re not alone. Houston has the largest rooftop solar potential of any U.S. city, according to Google’s Project Sunroof analysis. That potential, combined with rising CenterPoint Energy delivery charges and the deregulated retail electricity market, has made the metro one of the most heavily door-knocked solar markets in Texas.
Common Houston-area concerns SCRC hears from homeowners include:
DISCLAIMER
SCRC is a marketing and intake service. SCRC collects and organizes information from Houston homeowners and connects qualifying individuals with Consumer Advocacy Law Group, the law firm that handles solar contract matters under Texas law.
Step 1 — Free Intake. The Houston homeowner submits their information through the form on this page or by calling 888-918-2083. SCRC collects and organizes basic information about the contract and the homeowner’s concerns.
Step 2 — Document Collection. The homeowner provides their documentation, including the original contract, financing paperwork, sales communications, and any related correspondence. SCRC organizes the documentation; SCRC does not analyze it.
Step 3 — Attorney Review. Documents may be reviewed by Consumer Advocacy Law Group, a qualified law firm that handles solar contract matters. The law firm independently determines whether the homeowner may be eligible for legal review.
Step 4 — Engagement Decision. If the attorney determines the homeowner may qualify for legal review, the homeowner and the law firm may enter into an engagement directly. SCRC is not a party to that engagement and does not provide legal services.
Step 5 — Resolution. Any contract challenge proceeds under the law firm’s direction. SCRC’s role is limited to the intake, document collection, and referral steps above.
The questions below are general information. They are not legal advice. SCRC is not a law firm and cannot provide legal answers. A qualified attorney may review your specific situation.
Storm-related performance loss alone does not automatically cancel a Texas solar contract. However, if the original sales presentation promised specific production levels, included misrepresentations about storm performance or warranty coverage, or omitted required disclosures, a qualified attorney may review whether grounds for a contract challenge may exist. Submit your information for a free intake to determine whether you may be eligible for a legal review.
No. CenterPoint Energy is the transmission and distribution utility for the Houston area and does not set retail rates. Homeowners contract with a separate Retail Electric Provider (REP) for both energy supply and any solar buyback program. Buyback rates, credit caps, and rollover terms vary widely between REPs. If your salesperson described a buyback rate that doesn’t match what you actually receive, document the original representations and submit your information for a free intake.
A UCC-1 financing statement filed against solar equipment is a common issue during Houston-area home sales. The UCC-1 is filed against the solar equipment itself, not the home. However, title companies and buyers frequently treat it as an obstacle. Submit your information for a free intake — a qualified attorney may review whether the underlying contract may be subject to challenge, which may affect the lien status.
Possibly. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act has a two-year statute of limitations from the date the deceptive act occurred or was discovered. Federal TILA rescission rights are much shorter — typically three business days. SB 1036’s five-business-day cancellation right applies to contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025. Other claims, including breach of contract or fraud, may carry longer limitations periods. A qualified attorney may review the specific timing of your situation.
No. The initial intake is free. The homeowner submits their information; SCRC collects and organizes it; documents may be reviewed by a qualified law firm. There is no obligation to proceed.
The original solar contract (lease, loan, PPA, or purchase agreement), any financing documents, the proposal or sales presentation, text messages or emails with the salesperson, monthly statements, recent electric bills, and any correspondence with the solar company or finance company about issues that have come up. The homeowner provides this documentation; SCRC organizes it.
No. A UCC-1 financing statement filed in connection with a residential solar contract is filed against the solar equipment, not against the home itself. However, title companies, lenders, and home buyers often treat the UCC-1 as an encumbrance during home sales or refinances, which is why so many homeowners discover the filing only when they try to sell or refinance.
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