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Utah Division of Consumer Protection vs. Solgen Construction, LLC dba Core Energy Group

The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.

On 08/21/2023 the business entered into a Settlement Agreement with the Utah Division of Consumer Protection. The Assurance settles the following allegations: Three violations of Utah Code § 13-11-4(2)(1) for knowingly or intentionally receiving payment, then failing to furnish services; Three violations of Utah Code § 13-1 l-4(2)(a) for knowingly or intentionally representing in the solar agreements that the consumers would receive Exhibits C and D to the respective agreements, then failing to provide the Exhibits; One violation of Utah Code § 13-1 l-4(2)(j)(ii) for knowingly or intentionally representing the solar agreement included a 10-year limited roof warranty, then failing to honor the warranty; Two violations of Utah Code § 13-1 l-4(2)(a) for knowingly or intentionally representing the solar systems would be code compliant, and meet all local and governmental requirements, then failing to make necessary changes for code compliance or notify the utility as required; Two violations of Utah Code § 13-1 l-4(2)(a) for knowingly or intentionally representing in the solar agreements that the contractor would obtain all necessary permits, then failing to obtain the necessary permits; One violation of Utah Code § 13-11-4(1) for representing to the consumer that they were leasing the solar panels when in fact, a loan had been arranged for the consumer to purchase the solar system; and Three violations of Utah Code § 13-52-202 for failing to include the required disclosure statement in the solar agreement; 27 violations of Utah Code § 13-11-4(2)(1) for knowingly or intentionally receiving payment, then failing to furnish services; Three violations of Utah Code § 13-1 l-4(2)(a) for knowingly or intentionally representing in the solar agreements that the consumers would receive Exhibits C and D to the respective agreements, then failing to provide the Exhibits to consumers; and 212 violations of Utah Code § 13-52-202 for failing to include the required disclosure statement in the solar agreement. 

Under terms of the Assurance, the business agreed to pay the Division the fine stipulated in Section 4(a) of this Agreement of $10,000.00 for the breach of the July 22, 2022 Settlement Agreement. Respondents shall pay the Division the unsuspended portion of  the fine stipulated in Section 4(b) of this Agreement of $50,000.00. Within 120 days of the execution of the Agreement, Respondents shall have all work completed on the executed Utah contracts, which includes but is not limited to obtaining Permission to Operate (PTO) from the utility. Additionally, Respondents agree to reimburse each consumer for any loan payments made from the time of installation until PTO is granted.

The Assurance was for settlement purposes only and should not be considered as an admission of guilt or finding of violation of the law. For more details go to https://db.dcp.utah.gov/actions/0005589C.pdf