Every subdivision probably has one - that person who reports everything you do to the HOA as a possible infringement of the HOA's Regulations. Now environmentalists and independent minded folk alike have something to cheer about. On June 17 Gov. Bobby Jindal signed the Solar Rights Bill into the Law! The new Act 274 will take effect on August 15.Basically, HOA's can no longer prevent you from installing solar on your home - even if it is specifically restricted in the regulations. With Hurricane season looming (not to mention the oil gusher in the Gulf) and the best tax incentives in the nation - there has never been a better time to make this "win/win" investment into renewable energy.
FYI, the federal government will give you a 30% tax credit and the state will give you a REFUNDABLE tax credit of 50% off the cost of your solar power system! That’s almost like getting 80% off! Want to learn more or find a reputable solar installer in your area? Check out the Louisiana Solar Energy Society at http://www.lses.org/
Before I sign off today, I'd like to shout out a great big THANK YOU to Darryl Hunt, testifying on behalf of the Sierra Club, LSES director Jeff Shaw and Rep. Franklin Foil for their dedication to renewable energy. Good work guys!
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