Freedom Forever bankruptcy: what to do about your solar contract

Where things stand

• April 15, 2026

  Freedom Forever LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Trade press reported the company had installed systems for more than 150,000 homeowners.

  Sources: Solar Power World (opens in a new tab), NRG Clean Power case summary (opens in a new tab)

• August 7, 2026

  According to published case summaries, the case converted from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation and a trustee was appointed.

  Source: NRG Clean Power case summary (opens in a new tab)

• October 16, 2026

  Reported deadline for customers to file a proof of claim. If you think you may still have a claim, check the official case website or the court docket rather than relying on this page.

  Source: NRG Clean Power case summary (opens in a new tab)

• The same summary reports that the court allowed several finance companies to hire other contractors to finish stranded installations.

  Source: NRG Clean Power case summary (opens in a new tab)

• The Texas Attorney General named Freedom Forever in a civil investigative demand about solar sales practices.

  Source: Solar Power World (opens in a new tab)

Some of these details come from secondary summaries of the court case. Confirm dates and claim status on the official case site or docket.

Who you actually owe

Freedom Forever installed the system, but in most cases a separate finance company holds your loan, lease or PPA. That contract is with the finance company and the bankruptcy does not cancel it. Look at who your monthly payment goes to: that is the party to write to.

Stopping payments can damage your credit and trigger default. The kit explains how to dispute in writing while you stay current.

What homeowners in this situation usually need to sort out

• The installer's workmanship and roof warranty is now a claim in a liquidation, not a service you can call in. Manufacturer warranties on panels, inverters and batteries are separate and generally continue.
• An unfinished or never-activated system that you are already being billed for.
• Monitoring access that stopped working.
• A production guarantee, if your lease or PPA has one, which sits with the finance company.
• Sales promises that do not match the paperwork.

What you can do yourself this week

1. Download and save every document while you still can: contract, loan or lease agreement, disclosures, proposal, e-sign certificate, and utility bills from before and after installation.
2. Work out whether you have a loan, a lease or a PPA, and who you send payments to.
3. Send a written document request so you have the complete file.
4. Compare what you were promised with what the paperwork says and what the system produces.
5. Put your dispute in writing to the right party and keep proof of delivery.
6. File complaints with the CFPB, your state attorney general and the contractor licensing board where they apply.
7. Ask your finance company, in writing, who is now responsible for service, repairs and any production guarantee, and what they will do about an incomplete system.
8. Register your equipment directly with the panel and inverter manufacturers so you keep monitoring and warranty access.

Which parts of the kit apply

• Basics Kit: The document request letter and the complaint filing steps.
• Complete Kit: The "installer out of business" special-situation section, the Holder Rule notice to your lender if you have a loan, and the notice of dispute and demand.

If you would rather have someone read your paperwork, the Personalized Contract Audit gives you a written findings report on your own documents.

When to call a lawyer instead

• A foreclosure or collection lawsuit has been filed against you.
• You believe your signature was forged.
• There is active roof or electrical damage.
• A deadline in a bankruptcy or court notice is close.
• The amount in dispute is large and the company is represented by a lawyer.

In those cases the kit is not a substitute for a lawyer. Speak with a licensed attorney in your state.

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