Why Cancellation Windows Matter to Anyone Selling Solar
State lawmakers have been expanding solar cancellation rights specifically because of documented pressure-sales tactics in the door-to-door channel. Grist's investigative reporting on door-to-door solar sales, and Titan Solar Power's collapse, which coverage directly links to commission-driven reps making exaggerated claims through its dealer network, are part of why regulators in multiple states have moved to give homeowners a longer, clearer window to walk away from a contract signed in their living room. Texas AG Ken Paxton's April 2026 fraud-practices probe naming Freedom Forever, days before its bankruptcy filing, is the most recent example of that same regulatory attention landing on a major brand.
This page is a sourced reference, not legal advice. Cancellation law changes, and a contract's specific terms can add rights beyond what a state mandates. Confirm current requirements with the primary source cited for each state below before relying on any of it.
The State-by-State Comparison
| State / Level | Cancellation Window | Applies To | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal (FTC Cooling-Off Rule) | 3 business days | All in-home sales, nationwide baseline | Standing federal rule (16 CFR 429) |
| Texas (SB 1036) | 5 business days | Cash, loan, lease, and PPA solar deals | June 20, 2025 |
| Georgia | 30 business days | Deals over $10,000, leases longer than 120 months, or ITC-marketed deals | July 1, 2023 |
| California (Home Solicitation Sales Act) | 3 days (5 days if buyer is 65 or older) | In-home sales | Standing state law |
What This Means If You Buy Appointments in These States
None of these windows change how a legitimate appointment gets sold, they change how much time a homeowner has to reconsider afterward. A compliant sales process, human-dialed, double-confirmed, without high-pressure close scripting, already sits comfortably inside every one of these windows because it is not built around rushing a signature before a homeowner has time to think. The states expanding cancellation rights are responding to the opposite pattern: rushed, high-pressure closes that only work if the homeowner does not get a real chance to reconsider.
Sources
The external data in this article draws on the sources below. Figures described in the text as estimates or industry triangulations are directional and are not attributed to a single dataset.
- Prevost Law Firm, Texas Senate Bill 1036
- Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division, door-to-door sales
- CPUC, California Solar Consumer Protection Guide
- Kemnitzer Barron & Krieg, solar panel and door-to-door sales scams
- Letona Law, laws governing door-to-door solar sales
- Elevenflo, Freedom Forever bankruptcy detail