New York Revokes Sunnova and PosiGen as Solar Suppliers: What Customers Should Do

New York’s utility regulator has removed 11 companies, including two well-known residential solar names, from its list of approved distributed energy suppliers. If you signed a solar lease, power purchase agreement (PPA) or community solar agreement with one of them, here is what the decision does and does not do.

What the PSC Did

On October 15, 2026, the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) revoked the eligibility of these distributed energy resource (DER) suppliers for violating its Uniform Business Practices rules:

The PSC also revoked three energy marketers in the same action. See our October session summary.

Violations the PSC cited across the group:

• Failing to comply with orders requiring companies to keep their eligibility current.
• Failing to submit required annual compliance filings.
• Using unregistered subcontractors to enroll customers.
• Enrolling, or trying to enroll, customers without authorization.
• Violating other provisions of the Uniform Business Practices.

The release does not say which violations apply to which company.

The Part That Matters for Existing Customers

The PSC directed four suppliers to show how they will honor existing customer obligations: AMS Construction Corp, IC Energy Consulting, Sunnova Energy Corporation and PosiGen Developer, LLC. It also required other DER suppliers that serve customers but may no longer operate in New York to submit plans for honoring customer agreements, and directed several providers to resolve open consumer complaints.

In other words, revocation is about whether a company may keep marketing and operating under New York’s DER rules. The PSC’s follow-up orders are aimed at protecting customers already under contract.

Background: Both Companies Went Through Bankruptcy

Sunnova filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2025, and PosiGen in November 2025, according to news reports summarized by Wikipedia and ElevenFlo. Bankruptcy proceedings can transfer customer contracts or their servicing to other companies. We could not confirm who services each company’s New York customers today. Check your most recent bill or statement for the name of the company you now pay.

What New York’s Rules Require of Solar Suppliers

The PSC’s Uniform Business Practices for DER Suppliers (UBP-DERS) cover community solar providers and on-site providers that offer rooftop solar through leases or PPAs. Among other things they require:

• A sales agreement and customer consent before enrollment or billing.
• A three-business-day right for residential customers to cancel without penalty.
• A Standard Customer Disclosure Statement.
• Disclosure of pricing, term, termination fees and any price escalation.
• Savings claims based on a three-year average of historical utility rates.
• Responses to customer inquiries within 2 days, or an acknowledgment and a full response within 14 days.
• Early termination fees of $200 or less for community solar, with conditions for waiving them.

What to Do If You Have a Contract With One of These Companies

1. Find your contract and your Standard Customer Disclosure Statement. Note who owns the system, who services it, and what the contract says about transfers.
2. Check who you pay now. If payments go to a new company, that company is likely servicing your agreement.
3. Write down problems. Keep records of outages, missed service visits, billing errors and calls.
4. Watch your utility bill. For community solar, confirm credits keep appearing as promised.
5. Contact the Department of Public Service if the company does not respond. The PSC’s rules say Department staff accept inquiries and complaints about DER suppliers. Have your contract and records ready.
6. Get advice before stopping payments. Your obligations depend on your contract, and missing payments can have consequences. Consider a consumer attorney or legal aid.

If You Are Shopping for Solar Now

This decision is a reminder to check a company’s standing before you sign. Ask for proof that the company and any subcontractors are registered with the Department of Public Service, read the disclosure statement, and compare the offer using our guide to comparing solar quotes.

Limitations

This article is based on the PSC’s press release and its UBP-DERS rules. We did not read the individual orders. Bankruptcy details come from secondary sources, and we did not confirm current servicing arrangements. This is general information, not legal advice.

Sources

• NY PSC, “PSC Acts Against Fourteen Energy Companies for Failing to Abide by Rules,” October 15, 2026
• NY DPS, Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS)
• Wikipedia, “Sunnova” (citing Reuters)
• ElevenFlo, “PosiGen: Bankruptcy Wind-Down After Fraud Allegations,” March 19, 2026