Republican Leaders Probe $3 Billion DOE Award to Sunnova Amid Accusations of Exploitative Sales Practices

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Republican leaders in Congress are investigating the Department of Energy's $3 billion award to Sunnova Energy Corporation, a solar company accused of exploiting vulnerable customers with deceptive sales practices. Concerns have arisen over reports of Sunnova pressuring elderly homeowners into signing costly long-term contracts and other complaints. This investigation comes as Sunnova faces financial losses and a significant decline in its stock price, despite the DOE granting the company a substantial award for a project aimed at providing solar and battery storage to low-income individuals.

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