Sunnova
Sunnova went bankrupt: does my lease or PPA still apply?
Updated October 22, 2026.
Sunnova's bankruptcy didn't cancel the leases and PPAs. They were sold, and most are now serviced by SunStrong Management. That's why bills keep coming, and why so many owners ask whether they still have to pay.
What happened to the agreements
In the bankruptcy, Sunnova's residential agreements were sold to new owners rather than cancelled. Your agreement still governs: its payment terms, its repair terms and anything it says about outages.
Who answers the payment question
Whether you owe a particular bill is a question for your agreement, and, if you need advice, a licensed attorney. I can't advise you on whether to pay. What I can say is that the servicer is the one who has to answer your questions about the bill, and an answer in writing is worth far more than one on the phone.
What to ask for in writing
A written explanation of what you're being billed for, under which section of your agreement, especially for months the system wasn't working, and a date for that answer.
More: what happens to a Sunnova lease or PPA, billed while down.
The SunStrong outage letter. I write it for you from your own agreement, bills and production record: a dated letter to SunStrong that puts the facts on the record, quotes your agreement and asks for a written answer by a date. If no written answer comes within 30 days, the follow-up letter is free.
$99 flat, ready in 3 business days. You read and approve it, then send it yourself.
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“After the letter was sent, it was mere days that they got back to me with a much more positive email looking into all our issues causing the total system to be down.”
Tami B., SunStrong customer
What happened next: after her letter, SunStrong answered in writing within days, saying it would put billing and collections on hold, cancel auto-pay and set up a deferment while it looks into the system. See page 1 of her letter.
What this page isn't
It isn't legal advice. Agreements and state rules differ, and your own agreement wins over anything general here. I prepare documents at your direction; you review, sign and send them yourself.