Radio Iowa: The consumer protection division of the Iowa attorney general’s office is seeing a dramatic upturn in complaints about solar energy companies in recent months. AG spokesman Lynn Hicks said people go into the endeavor hoping to lower their energy bills, but some are finding more costs and headaches with solar than they’d expected. “We’re getting complaints about the delays in getting panels installed,” Hicks said. “We’re hearing that there are all kinds of promises and representations made, exaggeration of how much savings in energy costs. You may be told that you’re going to get a tax credit.” From 2019 through 2021, the division received 15 complaints regarding solar energy systems. So far in 2022, the division has already received 40 complaints.