2027 Solar Accountability Awards
2027 Consumer Advocate of the Year
An honor, not an entry. It recognizes a journalist, regulator, public agency, or nonprofit whose work protected solar homeowners.
Nominations open Monday, November 30, 2026
No fee to nominateWinners announced March 16, 2027Who we are looking for
- The nominee is a journalist, regulator, public agency, nonprofit, or individual.
- Their work in 2026 exposed problems in solar sales or financing, or protected homeowners.
- The work was accurate, sourced, and fair.
Journalists, regulators, attorney general offices, public agencies, nonprofits, and individuals whose work during the review period exposed problems or protected homeowners. Entries cover work done in 2026.
Eligibility
- Nominated by anyone. There is no fee and nothing to purchase.
- The work being recognized took place or was published during the review period.
- Nominees are not paid or controlled by a solar company, solar cancellation company, or Solar Accountability.
What to include in a nomination
Email the nomination with these details. A few paragraphs and links are plenty.
- 01
Who you are nominating
Their name, organization, and how to reach them, if you know.
- 02
The work
What they did or published in 2026, with links.
- 03
Why it mattered
A few sentences on how the work helped homeowners.
Helpful to include
- Links to articles, reports, filings, or press releases
Judging criteria
Public impact
What changed because of the work: cases filed, practices stopped, rules adopted, or homeowners helped.
Accuracy
Work that is factual, sourced, and fair to the people and companies involved.
Public benefit
How widely the work reached and helped homeowners.
How to nominate
Anyone can nominate, and there is no fee. Email info@solaraccountability.com with the subject “Consumer Advocate of the Year nomination” from November 30, 2026 through February 5, 2027.
Nominations are reviewed by the judging panel. Nominees are never asked to pay anything.
Benefits of winning
Press release
Solar Accountability announces every winner in a press release and on its news page.
Winner media kit
Badge files for print and web, and simple guidelines for using them.
Use of the badge
Display the winner badge on your website, proposals, email signatures, and marketing.
Winners page listing
Your company name, logo, and a link to your website on the Solar Accountability winners page.
A year of visibility
A winner profile on Solar Accountability for the full year, seen by homeowners researching their options.