Illinois solar power program under scrutiny after people say they were burned by contractor

CBS 2 showed you on Monday how some people's energy savings are zapped after a contractor took off with their incentive money. Now, CBS 2's Lauren Victory is asking the State about possible loopholes in its program design.
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[@miketrudelle769]

Everything is a scam

[@DevilDogDen1775]

I thought this was a scam from the beginning.... That's why I never went for it....

[@Scott_T_]

Bahahahahahah a contractor giving money to the consumer???? That won’t happen. Sorry I’m not drilling holes into the roof of my house. Also, look what’s happening in Florida, insurance companies are dropping houses with solar panels.

[@winmancaboose]

That's also because peoples houses get damaged every 5-15 years due to hurricanes and flooding.

[@mikethespike6304]

So if you live till 107 you should have your money back !!! ha ha

[@Tom-mu7zy]

So tell the contractor, "You will get that money from the state and NOT FROM ME."

[@timemachineeddie1146]

I can see running one appliance by solar but not the whole house. Solar is as crooked as florida roofers.

[@cdrone4066]

Yeah, great programs, I heard Pink Energy is also failing. Get the government out of your life, let the market prove itself.

[@KA9DSL]

The very reason I put up my own panels. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to install them.

[@jasonsharpbucks]

were you able to get tax credit with self install?

[@stevenlouis1024]

That would be a bait and switch contract, therefore you get those solar panels installed for free. Stop making payments on it legally your are not obligated to pay for those panels nor installation due to a breach of contract. Win-win

[@user-sc2fh9gq6p]

Corrupt contractors ruining it for everyone

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

Just buy a generator!😂

[@A3Kr0n]

The green lie bites again.

[@ccoleman7747]

More money for China!

[@shauny2285]

No wonder people are leaving Illinois. This and the crime, endless taxes, etc.

[@hoaphan9042]

They donated to political party that mean to democrat party

[@thomasjacques5286]

If liberals had anything to do with this, not surprised. Thanks JB