He paid triple the going rate for solar panels. Now he warns people to research door-to-door contracts

A man stands in front of an electricity meter and a solar power system mounted on the side of his home.

Jay Hector’s introduction to solar panels began with a knock on the door of his Calgary home — and ended with an oversized bill when he learned he’d paid more than triple the going rate. He’s warning people to do their research, even as industry insiders say “high-pressure” sales tactics are a challenge facing the sector.