Overland Park Demands Solar Panel Freedom From HOA Rules

Call it push back to save the planet . . . Or maybe just play with a pricey new toy on rooftops . . . Check-it:

"The city’s legislative platform already endorses broader sustainability measures, including energy and water conservation, renewable energy development, green infrastructure, and incentives for residential and commercial customers to invest in energy-efficiency programs. It also calls for a state energy plan that encourages low-emitting and renewable energy sources.

"In its letter, the Environmental Advisory Council cited data from the city’s reduced permit-fee program for new, solar-ready homes, which it said produced only one eligible project because most new houses are governed by HOAs that do not allow rooftop solar. By contrast, the council noted, the city permitted more than 150 residential solar projects on existing homes during the same period, largely outside of HOA control."

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