In Episode 8 of The Solar Power Hour, hosts William Grant and Austin Bare break down the question everyone’s asking: Do I qualify for solar—and how do I avoid getting burned by the wrong company? They explain what actually makes a homeowner a strong solar candidate (credit, roof age, sun exposure, time in the home, tax liability), why Sun Collectors focuses on ownership over leasing, and how “locking in” your cost of power protects you from rising utility rates over time.

Then they get into the real stuff: the solar “gold rush” problem—companies that sell fast, install sloppy, disappear, and leave homeowners stuck with service issues, warranty runarounds, or contracts full of red flags. William and Austin share the exact steps you can take to vet any solar company: reviewing real long-term testimonials, checking installation photos, verify ...