6/1/2010 8:13 AM (PST)

Suzanne,

SolarTEK has several divisions and reports. To best assist you, please provide the contact information for the SolarTEK contacting you so I may provide you the correct report.

Thank you.

6/14/2010 2:31 PM (PST)

Solartek Energy Scam DBA Brant Ira Patton Scam 843-324-4173 "Franchise Fraud" 843-324-4173 Beware of Solartek Energy. They are a scam. They have ripped me off for 35,000 for the purchase of a Phoenix Franchise in relevance to my new Solar Company I was opening up. They have not only not trained me and my staff as contracted they also have tried to resell the franchise that I bought for 35,000 and I have received nothing but a full run around with their staff. Their staff have sent me emails of trying to let them resell and they will do a partial reimbursement, they have said to take this to Arbitration if I have a problem. Give me a break. I paid 35,000 and I want my money back 100% in full. This site is one of 1000 and I will dedicate my life to let everyone know that Solartek Energy is a scam. They stole my money and they will steal again. Brant Ira Patton is a scam Artist and his Assistant Chris Gray is a Scam Artist. And lets not forget the final Scam Artist of their Pack "Terry Crawford. Brant which is the Main Scammer email address is Brant@solartekenergy.com and his Cell Phone is 843-324-4173. I have a feeling I am not the only one. Anyone else who has been scammed by this Team, Please contact me. Attorney Generals don't listen to one voice. I need as many victims as possible for us to ever stand a chance! As for you Brant! Shame on you. I have given you months to return the 35,000. You are one Scumbag!

6/17/2010 6:53 AM (PST)

Jared didn't receive the remaining two weeks of training because he never reimbursed the second week of training expenses. (I presented the bill to him in person for the airfare, rental car and hotel for week two of his office set up.) Although it was obvious that he considered himself a marketing guru and wasn't going to execute the SolarTEK Energy marketing plan being used by the other locations.

He also ripped Terry Crawford (one of our sales guys) off by not paying him any commission on over $30, 000 in sales he made while out there working with his new sales guy.

Then we received three calls to corporate that they feared being scammed by Jared as they had each given thousands in deposits last year. No work was done and they were being lied to about the causes of the delays.

At that point I sent Jared a 30 day notice to terminate his SolarTEK license and let him know he could file for arbitration under the terms of the agreement. Chris was the point man on the Arizona customers (We have all their information and old emails. They are all thankful we assisted them over several months to get their jobs installed.) For whatever reason Jared didnt want to go to arbitration, guess he figured he had no case. I told Jared he was owed zero of his money back, he is the one that defaulted on the agreement. However, I offered to meet him halfway and refund half his fee. Or, we both simply commit to binding arbitration and he will get back whatever the arbitrator feels he is entitled to. He refused to present his story, whatever that is, to the arbitrator. So I've terminated his license.

All of the above is documented and being forwarded to our attorney to pursue a libel case.

Brant Patton, CEO

6/17/2010 6:55 AM (PST)

I am the Office Administrator for the Corporate Office of SolarTEK Energy, and I can attest to the validity of Mr. Patton's statements. Many telephone calls have come in from customers that Jared Coad contracted with, took thousands from and after months of waiting had nothing. The calls I witnessed were frantic in nature with " Jared Coad is scamming customers here in Arizona" being a common remark.

Jared Coad apparently simply starts up new companies, like Refined Solar, when things get too heated for him. I have learned that he registered his company(ies) with the National Futures Association, a watchdog association for, among other services, investment fraud. When complaints about his business dealings were filed with the NFA, he refused any cooperation and compliance with them. You can see the NFA's case document here: http://www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet/CaseDocument.aspx?seqnum=2106.

Our company worked diligently with the Arizona dissatisfied customers to bring about resolution. I think Mr. Patton's decision to terminate Jared's license was the only response any good business person would make. Frankly, Jared Coad’s contention that Mr. Patton is a “scam artist” is ludicrous. I mean really, if you had a legitimate claim, neither you or I would hesitate to submit to binding arbitration. Especially since it was agreed to in advance as a condition of his license agreement. There is not doubt in my mind who the scam artist is here, its Jared Coad! Buyer Beware!