The solar industry is growing fast, but not everyone is playing fair.
Across the country, “permit poaching” is on the rise. It’s the shady practice of scraping public permit data to target homeowners who have already signed solar contracts. The result? Confusion, delays, and costly setbacks for families who thought their projects were on track.
At Current Home, we’re putting a stop to it.
Standing Up for Homeowners
When you partner with Current Home, your project stays under our name, our license, and our care from design and engineering to permitting, installation, and final inspection.
If another company suddenly calls claiming they can “take over your permit” or “finish your project faster,” consider that a red flag.
“Permit poaching undermines homeowners and hurts the honest contractors working hard to raise industry standards,” said Brian Walrod, CEO of Current Home. “We’re calling on regulators, partners, and responsible companies to help us stop it before it spreads further.”
The “Respect Active Permits” Pledge
To protect homeowners and keep solar clean and transparent, Current Home has introduced its Respect Active Permits Pledge, a commitment to doing business the right way:
- No cold calls or texts from scraped permit data.
- No unauthorized contractor changes without proper city approval.
- Full compliance with all call and text communication regulations.
“Transparency builds trust,” said Tony Rodriguez, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Current Home. “After more than 25 years in this industry, I’ve seen what happens when companies cut corners. Homeowners deserve honesty, clarity, and respect – every time.”
How Homeowners Can Protect Themselves
You can help protect your project and your peace of mind by taking a few simple steps:
- Verify with your original installer if you receive an unsolicited call.
- Check with your city permit office to confirm your listed contractor of record.
- Never pay a second deposit without understanding permit transfer rules.
Leading With Integrity
Current Home will continue to shine a light on deceptive practices. Our mission is to restore trust, protect homeowners, and ensure the solar industry operates with the integrity our customers expect.
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