WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Office of the District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division has entered a default judgment of $220,977 against Design 1 Group LLC for allegedly engaging in, "unconscionable and deceptive acts and practices under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA)."

In a release, the Office of the District Attorney said:

"The Consumer Protection Division alleged Design 1 Group LLC violated the KCPA by contracting for services without a license, making false representations regarding the issuance of permits, making false representations regarding the coordination and scheduling of inspections, making false representations regarding rebates, improperly installing consumers’ solar systems, failing to install proper equipment required by Evergy for connection to the electrical grid, failing to disclose the impact of solar panel orientation on energy savings, and failing to provide proper three-day notices of cancellation."

Design 1 Group LLC has been ordered by the court to pay $106,780 in restitution to consumers, $110,000 in civil penalties and they will have to pay court costs and investigation fees. They can also ordered not to do business in Kansas unless they are properly licensed and have all the necessary permits. 

The District Attorney advises customers to use caution when buying solar power systems by considering the life of the system and its transferability to a new home, costs, benefits, seller, and warranties.