Reports of door-to-door solar scam in Esperance prompt Horizon Power warnings

Concerns about solar scams in Esperance conducted by swindlers posing as door-to-door salespeople have prompted warnings from the region’s power supplier. Scammers have reportedly posed as Horizon Power representatives as they pretend to sell solar power systems to the south coast locals. Horizon Power’s customer and community manager Lauree Arnold confirmed reports had been received of salespeople falsely claiming to be selling solar systems on behalf of Horizon Power. “The reports indicate they have been given misleading information about having solar installed. No one to our knowledge has been scammed,” she said. “We remind customers that Horizon Power does not conduct door-to-door sales or cold calls, and we have formal methods of communicating with customers that clearly identify our employees as Horizon Power personnel.” Horizon Power has recommended customers take precautions to reduce their risk of being scammed. Customers are being urged to reach out to their local Horizon Power office if someone door knocks or calls claiming to be selling something on behalf of Horizon Power. Using Horizon Power’s online solar savings calculator on My Account, customers can verify any figures they are provided by solar providers, and get multiple quotes before committing to a purchase Customers can check that their chosen installer is accredited to install Smart Connect Solar by visiting the Solar Accreditation Australia website