With offers for home and business solar panels seemingly everywhere you turn, the Washington State Legislature has passed legislation creating a set of rules to protect consumers from unscrupulous solar installers. House Bill 2156, which received unanimous support in the State House and Senate, requires that a person or entity be licensed as an electrical contractor to advertise, offer to work on, bid, engage in, conduct, or carry on the business of installing, repairing, replacing, or maintaining solar energy systems that cost more than $1,000. It also requires a person or entity who designs solar energy systems that cost more than $1,000 to be a licensed electrical contractor, architect, or engineer. Those selling home and commercial solar are prohibited from using deceptive statements or representation on the costs, financing, terms, or conditions of purchase or installation of solar panel systems.