Fraud

AG Nessel Joins 8 Other States in Urging Five Solar Lending Companies to Suspend Loan Payments, Interest for Pink Energy Customers

  “Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 8 other attorneys general, led by Kentucky Attorney General Cameron, in sending a letter to Dividend Solar Finance, GoodLeap, Cross River Bank, Sunlight Financial, and Solar Mosaic urging these solar lending companies to suspend loan payments and the accrual of interest for customers who financed … [Read more…]

Is a solar energy project a farm? That’s the question, as Lenox faces a legal challenge from a major developer

  “A major developer is threatening to escalate a legal confrontation with Lenox, as it lays groundwork for a bid to install solar panels on land mostly in a residential area. So far, it’s been hot words at municipal meetings and filings in local court. Several Lenox officials want an end to “bombastic” statements by … [Read more…]

Albany’s getting a new ethics watchdog to replace JCOPE — but the JJOKE’s on us!

  “New Yorkers can bid a not-so-fond farewell to the Joint Commission on Public Ethics. The state ethics watchdog, which was deeply hobbled by its members’ ties to the lawmakers who appointed them, held its last meeting Tuesday. Good riddance. JCOPE’s 11-year tenure was marked by in-fighting and could never be taken seriously (it was … [Read more…]

Biden-Backed Solar Company Lied About Effectiveness of Solar Modules, Lawsuit Says

  “Investors are suing a Biden-backed solar energy company that received a $500 million federal loan last month, claiming the company lied to shareholders about the effectiveness and financial viability of its solar modules. A Michigan municipal pension fund alleges that executives at First Solar, which is owned by Biden megadonor and Walmart heir Lukas … [Read more…]

Did secret phone call jeopardize solar fraud prosecution?

  “State and federal law enforcement agents hoped for a confession. But Seattle energy consultant Martin Shain wasn’t playing ball. Agents from the Oregon Department of Justice and the FBI investigating an Oregon solar power project last September persuaded another player in the case to telephone Shain in hopes he would incriminate himself. Agents wanted … [Read more…]

Pelosi’s Son Tied To Fraud Ring That Tried To Sell Nancy’s Solar Tax Credits For Millions

  “House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s son Paul Pelosi Jr. endorsed, promoted, and travelled to Ukraine to represent a tax-exempt scam operation called the World Sports Alliance. Pelosi Jr.’s close business associate Asa Saint Clair, who ran the World Sports Alliance, has recently been charged with wire fraud and is facing 20 years in prison. In … [Read more…]

Companies in Utah solar fraud case filing for bankruptcy

  “A massive Utah solar fraud case in federal court took a sudden twist Monday when two companies central in the case filed for bankruptcy or announced their intent to file. The bankruptcy claim by RaPower3 is meant to delay, or even possibly derail, the U.S. Department of Justice’s motion to appoint a receiver in … [Read more…]