Elan Solar Is No Longer Operating: A Guide for Utah Homeowners
If you are a Utah homeowner who signed with Elan Solar and now cannot get your system finished or serviced, you are in a situation many of your neighbors share. The company is no longer operating, and Utah state agencies took formal action related to its business.
This guide sticks to the documented state actions and explains what they may mean for your contract. It is written specifically for Utah customers.
What happened to Elan Solar?
Elan Solar was a Utah (Orem) residential installer operating as Colarusso Ventures, LLC dba Elan Solar. According to state records, the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) reportedly revoked its contractor license in August 2023.
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection reportedly issued an emergency cease-and-desist in March 2024 and sued under the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act, reportedly citing roughly 140-plus Utah customers left without functional systems. Local reporting (ABC4) indicated the Utah Department of Commerce ended up as owner of Elan Solar following the investigation.
What this means for your contract and system
With the company no longer operating, service and warranty support from Elan Solar itself may be very difficult to obtain. Your financing, however, is usually a separate matter — a loan is generally held by a third-party lender, and that agreement typically continues even though the installer is gone.
If your system was left unfinished or was never made operational, that detail matters when reviewing your options. Some equipment warranties may also still run through the original manufacturers of your hardware. And if a lien or UCC filing was recorded against your home, our overview of UCC-1 solar liens explains why a title check is worthwhile.
What grounds or options may be available
Every contract is different. Depending on the facts, options may include disputing charges with a lender, pursuing manufacturer warranties, or seeking a review of how the sale and financing were handled. The documented state actions may also be relevant to that review.
- Whether your system was completed, permitted, and operating as promised
- Whether disclosures about savings, costs, or financing were accurate
- Who currently holds and services your financing
- Whether a lien or UCC filing is affecting your property title
Utah homeowners can learn more about their options in our guide on how to get out of a solar contract in Utah, and in our overview of solar contract help for Utah.
Should you stop making payments?
When a system was never finished, it feels reasonable to stop paying. Even so, we generally advise homeowners not to stop making payments without first getting professional guidance. Your loan is usually a separate legal obligation, and missing payments could affect your credit. Our article on whether canceling solar may hurt your credit explains why this decision deserves careful review.
What to do now
- Document the state of your installation, including photos of any unfinished or non-working equipment.
- Gather your sales agreement, loan documents, and any communications with Elan Solar.
- Identify who holds your financing and confirm the account status.
- Check your property title for any recorded lien or UCC filing.
- Have your situation reviewed by a professional before making decisions about payments or disputes.
Utah homeowners do not have to face this alone. Call (385) 490-8606 or request a free consultation — free, no obligation, Mon–Sat 8AM–7PM MT. You can also browse our hub of solar companies that are out of business for related situations.
Utah Solar Exit connects homeowners with licensed professionals and is not a law firm; this article is general information, not legal advice about any specific company or contract.