NRG Home Solar (Defunct)

Installer · Discontinued 2017
F

Critical (F) — Insolar Honesty Grade

NRG Home Solar was the residential solar division of NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) and was discontinued in early 2017 after the parent company exited the residential solar business. Legacy customers were transitioned to various successor servicers; warranty coverage and customer service experiences have varied significantly. Multiple class actions resolved 2018-2020.

24
Composite Score / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from

Contract Clarity
D-
Sales Practice
D
Post-Install Service
F
Financing Honesty
D-
Legal Track Record
D-
/ Regulatory & Legal Record

Public-record events

  • NRG Home Solar division discontinued 2017
  • Multiple class actions resolved 2018-2020
  • Warranty servicing transitioned to multiple third parties
  • Documented Spanish-language §1632 violations in legacy CA contracts

/ Best for

Not currently selling. Former customers should verify current warranty servicer and consider third-party backup coverage.

/ Watch out for

Legacy NRG Home Solar warranties have been transferred multiple times. Verify current servicer status before assuming warranty coverage.

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