Your Right to Solar Power

California Solar Rights Act, Wyoming Solar Rights Act and New Mexico Solar Rights Act 1978: These States passed law impeding any entity from restricting solar access to home and business owners. This Act is currently being ammended to include Homeowner Associations as the "entities" in California.

California Net Metering Law 2002: Governor Gray Davis then passed legislation to allow solar and wind energy to be sold back to the utilities by independent power producers. Other states from New York to Utah have also approved legislation for Net Metering as well.

Solar Access Laws 1992: Montana, Oregon, New Mexico & Virginia are granted solar access to residents in 1992. Many other states have followed this law as well.

Massachusetts Renewable Energy Regulation, February 2002: State approved the regulation of renewable energy from independent power producers to utilities in order to open the gateway for alternative energy sources in New England.

For more information on solar legislation visit the following sites:

• www.sustainable.doe.gov
• www.seia.com.

Are you ready to act on your right for solar? Call for more information.

Homeowner Associations: Many Homeowner Associations will try to restrict solar access due to infringement upon other community members preferences. If your community has an CC&R, make sure that their policy on solar does not violate the CA Solar Rights Act. Not all CC&R's are difficult though and they may work with you on your planning. It is always best to check first before you sign any agreements. The delays in such surprises can be devastating.

Unobstructed Solar Access: Before you sign a contract, make sure that you have unobstructed solar access, especially from 9:00am-3:00pm on December 21st (Winter Solstice). The less obstruction (trees, roof shading, buildings, bushes) that you have on your property, the less trouble you will have installing a solar power system.

Call to see if your property qualifies for solar.