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Solar contract cancellation in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s door-to-door rule doesn’t start the clock until you’re told about your right to cancel and given the cancellation forms.
Last verified October 9, 2026
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The short answer: Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 P.S. 201-7, gives buyers in a door-to-door sale three business days to cancel. Pennsylvania courts and practitioners read the rule so that the cancellation period doesn’t begin to run until the buyer has been told about the right and given copies of the Notice of Cancellation. A solar contract missing that notice deserves a close look.
Key takeaways
- Three business days under 73 P.S. 201-7.
- The clock starts once you're informed and given the forms.
- The UTPCPL also covers deceptive sales.
- A missing notice can keep the window open.
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Cancelling a solar contract in Pennsylvania
In Burke v. Yingling, a Pennsylvania appeals court applied Section 201-7 to a contract that lacked the required written notice, and the buyer later cancelled under it. The case shows how much the paperwork matters: no proper notice, no ordinary deadline.
Pennsylvania solar rules
Pennsylvania’s consumer protection law prohibits a long list of unfair and deceptive practices, and private plaintiffs can recover actual damages, with courts able to award more in some cases. Solar savings misrepresentations and false affiliation claims are the kind of conduct the law targets.
How Pennsylvania utilities credit solar
Export compensation depends on your electric distribution company and, in some cases, your supplier if you shop for generation. Ask in writing how your exports are credited before trusting the savings figures in your proposal.
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Where to file a solar complaint in Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
- The FTC, at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- The CFPB, for loan problems.
- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, for utility billing.
Cities we cover in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania city guides cover older housing stock, local utilities and municipal permitting.
Common questions
Pennsylvania solar FAQs
When does Pennsylvania's three-day period start?
Once you’ve been informed of the right and given the Notice of Cancellation copies.
Which Pennsylvania law covers door-to-door solar sales?
Section 201-7 of the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Has a Pennsylvania court applied this rule?
Yes, including Burke v. Yingling, where the contract lacked the required notice.
Who handles Pennsylvania consumer complaints?
The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
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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.