The Connecticut laws consumer protection firms look at first in residential solar cases: the state's deceptive practices statute, its door to door sales cancellation law, and any law written for solar sales. General information, not legal advice, with the official source for each.
From official sources, checked October 14, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Connecticut gives buyers 3 business days to cancel covered home solicitation sales (sales over $25; from October 1, 2026 business days exclude Saturdays).
Conn. Gen. Stat. 42-134a to 42-143 (Home Solicitation Sales Act), as amended by Public Act 26-16The Home Solicitation Sales Act expressly covers the sale, lease or rental of residential rooftop solar of 25 kW or less and energy storage, with a 3 business day cancellation right and a bold notice. Solar lenders, lessors and power purchase providers must provide payoff or transfer documents within 7 days of a written request or credit the consumer $250.
Public Act 26-16 (effective October 1, 2026)From February 15, 2027, in person solar solicitation is limited to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and sellers file annual reports with the Department of Consumer Protection; from February 15, 2028, salespeople must carry ID and give consumers a state handbook.
Public Act 26-16, section 2Homeowners can file complaints with the Connecticut Attorney General. Attorney General consumer complaints
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