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Monday
Jul192010

Is Solar Exempt from Taxation?

Updated on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 12:00PM by Cleantech Law Partners

When considering the value of a home for taxation purposes, should the county consider the 4.9kwh solar array on my roof in their valuation of the property? I live in Ohio.

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Friday
Jul022010

Solar Glare in Newport Beach

Updated on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 09:20PM by Bob Hetherington

I recently came across this news story about a huge solar array installed in Newport Bay. Newport Beach residents say the panels on a hillside home are reflecting too much sunlight and want them moved to the roof. The owners say that the panels are staying.

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Tuesday
Jun082010

Shady-in-Chicago

Updated on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 08:28PM by Cleantech Law Partners

My neighbor has a tall tree in his backyard that shades the solar panels on the roof of my house. The shade from his tree is reducing the efficiency of my solar system and I’m loosing money every day that the sun shines. Is there any law that would guarantee my rights to the sun and force him to trim/remove his tree? If not, do you have any other practical suggestions as to what I could do to protect my investment?

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