Vivint Solar to Pay $4.3M Over Misleading Customers

Settlement reached with district attorneys in five California counties.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Rooftop solar company Vivint Solar has agreed to pay $4.3 million to settle allegations that it materially misrepresented certain terms of power purchase agreements or failed to properly disclose information to customers in five California counties, including San Diego.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing concerns about deceptive sales practices in the residential solar industry, which has seen rapid growth but also faced scrutiny over consumer protection issues. The settlement aims to hold Vivint Solar accountable and provide restitution to affected customers.

The details

According to the district attorneys, Vivint Solar allegedly misled customers about the terms of their power purchase agreements, including the actual costs they would be responsible for. The company is also accused of failing to properly disclose information to customers.

  • The settlement was reached on February 24, 2026.

The players

Vivint Solar

A rooftop solar company that provides residential solar energy systems.

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What’s next

The $4.3 million settlement will be distributed to affected customers in the five California counties involved in the case.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for stronger consumer protections and transparency in the rapidly growing residential solar industry to ensure customers are not misled about the terms and costs of their solar energy agreements.