The Consumer Solar Protection Act aims to enhance consumer protection in the solar energy market by establishing clear definitions, duties, and limitations for sellers and installers of residential solar energy systems. Key provisions include the requirement for sellers to obtain necessary permits before installation, prohibitions against misleading representations about government programs or tax credits, and the obligation to provide consumers with paper copies of contracts upon request. Additionally, the Act specifies that payments cannot be requested or accepted if the solar energy system is not operational within ninety days of installation, and any payments made during this period must be returned.

The Act also introduces a private right of action for consumers, allowing them to seek damages for violations of the law. Consumers can claim either actual damages or statutory damages of $1,000, with the potential for treble damages if the violation is found to be willful. The legislation emphasizes the importance of consumer rights and aims to hold sellers and installers accountable for their actions in the solar energy market.