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Solar contract cancellation in Ohio
Ohio keeps your right to cancel open until the seller provides the required notices, and its Attorney General has sued solar sellers.
Last verified October 9, 2026
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The short answer: Under Ohio’s Home Solicitation Sales Act, buyers can cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing, and under R.C. 1345.23, until the seller provides the required agreement and notices, the buyer may cancel. Any violation is also a deceptive act under the Consumer Sales Practices Act, which allows rescission or damages and generally must be pursued within two years.
Key takeaways
- Ohio's Home Solicitation Sales Act gives three business days.
- The right continues until the seller provides required notices.
- Violations are deceptive acts under the CSPA.
- CSPA claims generally have a two-year deadline.
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Cancelling a solar contract in Ohio
Ohio requires the contract to be in essentially the same language as the sales pitch, a statement of your right to cancel and a Notice of Cancellation form. Sellers also generally can’t start work during the cancellation period.
Ohio solar rules
Ohio’s Consumer Sales Practices Act allows rescission or damages, and treble damages or $200 for conduct already declared deceptive. In January 2026, the Ohio Attorney General sued a solar company over alleged high-pressure sales, misleading savings and loan terms; those are allegations, not findings.
How Ohio utilities credit solar
Ohio’s distribution utilities credit excess solar at only the energy portion of the standard service rate. Homeowners who buy from a competitive supplier or through community aggregation may get different terms, or none, because suppliers aren’t required to offer net metering.
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Where to file a solar complaint in Ohio
- The Ohio Attorney General, through OhioProtects.org.
- The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, for utility billing.
- The FTC, at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- The CFPB, for loan problems.
Cities we cover in Ohio
Ohio city guides cover AEP Ohio, FirstEnergy, Duke and AES Ohio territory, plus aggregation programs.
Common questions
Ohio solar FAQs
Can I cancel an Ohio solar contract after three days?
If the seller never provided the required notices, the right to cancel may still be open.
How long do I have to bring an Ohio consumer claim?
Generally two years under the CSPA.
How does Ohio credit exported solar?
At the energy-only portion of the standard service rate.
Has Ohio sued solar companies?
Yes. The cases involve allegations, not findings.
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Solar Cancellation HQ is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This page is general information, and reading it or submitting a form does not create an attorney-client relationship. Not every contract qualifies, and no outcome is guaranteed. We never advise anyone to stop making payments on a solar loan, lease or PPA. Laws and utility rules change, so verify before acting. Last verified October 9, 2026.