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Solar Energy Design

Momentum Solar

Complaints

This profile includes complaints for Momentum Solar's headquarters and its corporate-owned locations. To view all corporate locations, see

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 742 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 207 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/20/2022

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On June 11th 2022 I sign up with momentum solar I was promised that I was going to get a free removal and replacement of the solar when I get my roof done I did not receive that and nobody is answering my calls to get that done and I was promised when I signed the 26% of the price of the solar was going to be deposited in my account on the day of insulation and I have 18 months to return that amount my monthly payments was supposed to be $110 now it's going to be $145 because it's 26% was not put it in my account and I can't give it back in 18 months now we had hurricane ***** I have to have my roof done and now they want to charge me $6,848 to remove and reinstall my solar

      Business Response

      Date: 12/30/2022

      We have been trying to reach ******************** to address his concerns. We have called and left voicemails, but we have been unable to make contact. We kindly request that ******************** call us back at ************ and ask to speak with ************* 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/19/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I had momentum solar install solar panels on my brand new home earlier this year. I have since had a home inspection done by a qualified home inspector. The inspector noted that the roof anchors that penetrate the roof might not be installed correctly. I have contacted momentum solar by telephone numerous times to get somebody to come out to take a look. I have even sent them pictures of the inspection report And all I keep getting in response is will get that put in for you and I’ll personally call you back and let you know when they will be there to take a look at it. I was also emailed by one of their customer service representatives, asking if I could send her a copy of the inspection report which I did. That was back in early November. I have since sent her two different emails asking her for an update to this day. I have not heard anything back from anybody. I either want the issue corrected or I want them to come take all of the solar stuff off of my house and get rid of my loan since they can’t service what they install.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/29/2022

      Momentum has been in contact Mr. **********. We have confirmed a service appointment with the customer for 1/4/23 between 8am-12pm to asses his roof.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/29/2022



      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********* and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Regards,



      *** **********
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/19/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Momentum Solar failed to return the deposit after, upon inspection of roof, they determine that I would need a new roof to make a Solar project effective. Repeatedly attempted to engage the vendor to refund my deposit.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/28/2022

      Momentum has been in contact with the homeowner and has refunded their deposit. Homeowner will be receiving their refund via mail. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/19/2022

      Type:Order Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      When the salesman came to my home we spoke about a solar lease with 32 panels. I agreed to the layout and the fixed lease payments on aprox 140 a month. I was lied to about everything. On install day I was given a contract to sign which I thought was a lease and given 5 mins to read and sign with a full crew waiting to work on my front lawn. *********** would not return my calls or voice mail or email. It turns out that it was a PPA so now I receive a bill for whatever power the system produces plus a large bill from my power company because the system doesn't produce the power due to lack of panels. I wanted a lease not a PPA. We never even spoke about a PPA.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/29/2022

      Momentum has been in contact with ************. We will be setting up equal monthly payments for the customer. 
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/16/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My phone number is on the national "do not call" list yet this company calls multiple times per day from dozens of different phone numbers. I have already blocked many of the numbers they call from but they keep calling from other numbers. It looks like there is already a class action lawsuits against the company but the staff has not stopped their illegal harassing practices. I actually answered one call and advised rep to stop calling me as my number was on the national do not call list. Did not work, as they keep calling!

      Business Response

      Date: 12/21/2022

      Hello and thank you for reaching out. We have ensured that your phone number was removed from our lists. We apologize for the inconvenience,and please allow a few extra days for the phone number removal to filter through our systems. Thank you.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/23/2022

      [A default letter is provided here which indicates your acceptance of the business's response.  If you wish, you may update it before sending it.]

      Better Business Bureau:

      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

      Regards,

      *****************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/14/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I was looking into solar panels about 10 days ago. Little did I know it would trigger any and all solar companies to call you. Most were nice about removing me from their call list. Momentum solar started calling me about 8 days ago. I told them I wasnt interested at the time, I was just looking around and to remove me. Seems this was a challenge to them. For a week, they have called me 3-4 times a day, at all hours, totally disregarding my pleas to stop. It was like they were harassing me. I asked to speak to their manager, to which they just hung up on metwice! Please help to get them to stop this practice of harassment

      Business Response

      Date: 12/19/2022

      Hello and thank you for reaching out. We have ensured that your phone number was removed from our lists. We apologize for the inconvenience,and please allow a few extra days for the phone number removal to filter through our systems. Thank you.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/14/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      They had a rep soliciting. I agreed to take a meeting with them to which they never showed up for the time scheduled. I have since asked them to stop calling me, and they call EVERY DAY several times a day, no matter how many numbers I block they have new ones coming in. I have asked they stop calling me, they are harassing at this point and I would like them to STOP calling me and leave me alone.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/19/2022

      Hello and thank you for reaching out. We have ensured that your phone number was removed from our lists. We apologize for the inconvenience,and please allow a few extra days for the phone number removal to filter through our systems. Thank you.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/13/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Momentum Solar has installed solar panels on my roof at the end of August. The project didn't pass electrical inspection because the electrical job wasn't complete. They came back and supposedly finished electrical work. Momentum Solar notified financial lender Keybank about installation. According to the financial agreement, the lender started billing me ****************************************************************************** November. I reached out to Momentum Solar to find out when my solar panels would be turned on. I was told that the second inspection was still pending. I reminded them that I didn't sign up to pay full electric bill and solar panels, which at this point were just decorations on my roof. Momentum Solar re-imbursed me for the 1st installment payment and assured me that they had sent the check for another inspection. The second payment is coming up but I'm not able to get any answers from Momentum Solar. I call daily and stay on hold for 30 min to 1 hr until I give up waiting. I've emailed my complain on the company's website but didn't receive an answer. I was able to get the name of the company's ********** ********************* but not his contact information. It looks like I have no way of resolving this nightmare. I hope that you can help me resolve this issue. I thank you in advance.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/19/2022

      Momentum has spoken with Mr. ***** and we have let her know that her inspections are scheduled for 12/28. Once inspections are completed, we can submit the paperwork to the utility company and work towards getting system energized. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/06/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because: Hi, we are still not finished with this complaint. However, the company is trying to resolve the issue.



      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/13/2023

      Momentum attempted to contact the homeowner. There was no answer a voicemail was left. We will be following up with her Monday 1/16 to schedule and confirm inspections.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/16/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because:

      I received a message on 1/13/23 at 6:11 pm from Momentum Solar employee ****** telling me that they were scheduling my inspection on Monday ( assuming 1/16/23). I called back today at **** am to inquire about the timing of the inspection. The representitive told me that she couldn't find any notes in my file about the inspection. *** told me that she'd find out and get back to me. She confirmed my phone number. However, as of 08:32 pm when I'm writing this response, I have not been contacted.

      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/24/2023

      Momentum has been in contact with the customer. We have let Ms. ***** know that her final inspections have been confirmed for Thursday 2/2/2023.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/24/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because:

      Im still waiting for reimbursement for November and December. I was told for weeks now that its coming. I spoke with customer service last Friday. 

      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/31/2023

      Momentum has advised Ms. ***** that our Accounting team has confirmed that the checks have been sent to the customer. Ms. ***** should be receiving the checks this week. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/31/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because:

       I did receive 2 reimbursement checks. However, the complaint hasnt been resolved yet. New inspection is scheduled for 2/2/23.

      The resolution of this complaint depends on satisfactory inspection and successful switch to solar power.



      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 02/10/2023

      Momentum has tried to reach out to Ms. ***** to provide a project update but we have not been able to make contact. Inspections were completed and passed on 2/2. We have submitted the permission to operate application to the utility company. On 2/10, the project was released and moved to meter change status. It is now in the utility company's hands. It generally takes about a week after a project is assigned a tech in meter change, and we will follow up with the utility company on 2/14.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/13/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because:

      I am currently traveling out of the country. I saw them calling me but they didnt leave any messages. I am coming back on February 25. 

      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 02/21/2023

      Our records indicate that everything has been completed by Momentum Solar. We are currently pending the meter swap and the permission to operate from Eversource. Momentum Solar has spoken with Eversource, and Eversource stated that they are very backlogged. We were told that the person at Eversource who was assigned to this account number no longer works for the company, so this account had to be picked up by one of the current meter techs. This is an issue Eversource is experiencing with several projects that were to be serviced by this employee, but they are working to get this rectified in a timely fashion. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 02/22/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because: this is still unresolved. If it werent for Momentums original failure to complete the job correctly the first time, we wouldnt be in the predicament we are right now. I still expect to be reimbursed for the loan until the batteries are fully operational. Additionally, I would like to have a contact person at Momentum so I can follow on the process with them. Thank you 



      Regards,

      ******************

      Business Response

      Date: 03/03/2023

      Momentum has met with Eversource regarding the delay in getting the customer energized. Eversource has advised they will be prioritizing the homeowner's project. Momentum will also be mailing Ms. ***** a reimbursement check since she has started making loan payments and the system is not yet energized. She will be receiving the check within ***** business days.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/07/2023


      Complaint: 18569157

      I am rejecting this response because: Momentum is telling me that we are not producing energy. However, the ************** application indicates that we are producing energy. After spending over an hour on the phone with maintainer Enphase, I was told that the production meter was not installed correctly. Momentum needs to come back and make corrections because they should be seeing that energy is being produced and I should be able to see that on the meter.



      Regards,

      ******************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/12/2022

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I was very clear on what I needed from a solar solution - a solution with battery backup system that would power the critical power needs to include HV** (heat, **), fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and main lights. I signed up for service with the understanding that the designed solution would power this on battery. It wasn't until they already installed the battery that the battery installers informed me that the system would NOT be able to power the ** units - not even one of them. I reached out to Momentum customer support several times as early as late August / early September 2022. Customer service said they would look into it but no one from a decision making level has been in touch with me with any sort of resolution. I have contacted Momentum several times and now have a cell phone number for another Momentum employee. I have been texting him and he said he is trying to escalate but there is no visible progress being made. The current state of the system is that it is NOT hooked up. Even if I wanted to start using it, I couldn't because it is not hooked up, it has not passed any inspections, the meter is not installed, or anything. Yet, Momentum has told the finance company that the system is installed and the finance company is moving forward with the loan start date. At this time, I have a non-functional solar system that was not designed to meet my needs and a company that is not responding with any sort of path forward or even to have a conversation as to how things could be updated to meet my needs.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/22/2022

      Momentum has tried reaching out to the customer to address his concerns but we have been unable to make contact. We kindly request that ************** call in to ************ and ask to speak with ******. Concurrent conversations are underway to successfully achieve the desired outcome for the homeowner.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/22/2022


      Complaint: 18560547

      I am rejecting this response because:

      I have not received any responses from Momentum.  I have not received a call or email.   Momentums response is inaccurate.




      Regards,

      *******************

      Business Response

      Date: 12/29/2022

      Momentum Solar has been in contact with the customer. We have provided ************** with a project update and timeframe.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/09/2022

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I started dealing with this company in 3/4/22. At first things were going smooth. Went through the process of even doing the roof on 4/14/22. After that I was hurt at work, called and canceled the roof, and put a hold on the project. I started getting phone calls daily to start the roof project and the project manager refused to take no for an answer. On 5/2/22 I called momentum solar and talked to a ***************** (not sure if that's spelled correctly) and he went ahead and canceled the project and said I wouldn't have any penalty costs, and notes were made on my account. Then I received a letter on 5/31/22 and I called and I spoke to a person named ********************* and he said that what I was told wasn't true, and I was on the hook for almost 100k. He said he didn't know ***************** and acted like I was lying to him. He said he would look into it and call me back, and never did. There was no contact so I thought it was settled. Then on 12/8/22 I received a phone call and spoke to a ********, and an ******* and they said that the project isn't canceled, but there are notes that it was supposed to be canceled. So they're trying to get me to continue with the project or get cancelation fees for all this year. Plus, when I was talking to them they said on page 14 of my contract talks about cancelations, but my contract was only 12 pages. On 12/9/22 I called to speak to ***************** again to find out that he "no longer works for the company." So the guy that canceled it isn't there and they reactivated my account. I just want out and this is one of the worst companies I've ever dealt with

      Business Response

      Date: 12/19/2022

      Momentum has been reaching out to ************** to address his concerns. We kindly request that he call in to the office at ************ and ask to speak with *******.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 12/19/2022

      Complaint: 18548839

      I am rejecting this response because: it has been almost 2 weeks since I have heard back from momentum solar. I have repeatedly called and talked to multiple people that either don't want to cancel the project,or set up appointments to call me and never call. December 15 ******* was supposed to call me back and never did. It took 7 months to be told the person I was dealing with no longer work there


      Regards,

      *******************

      Business Response

      Date: 12/28/2022

      Momentum Solar is working with the customer to resolve their issue. ************** is going to follow up and obtain a roof quote to compare to ours and see what we can offer in regards to solar + roof package.

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