An online community defended a homeowner's right to install rooftop solar panels after a homeowners association board member contemplated blocking the installation.
Transitioning to solar power is one of the best ways to save money on home energy and reduce planet-overheating pollution. Thanks to resources like EnergySage, homeowners can get quick solar installation estimates and quote comparisons.
Despite the massive benefits of solar, not everyone is on board. In a post shared on the r/HOA subreddit, an HOA board member explained that one of their neighbors was planning to install solar panels, which would be visible on the front of the house.
"Due to legal risks and a potential emotional uprising among supporters in the neighborhood, this is a freight train I don't want to jump in front of," the Redditor wrote.
The HOA board member inquired if anyone else had tried to block the installation of solar panels in their neighborhoods. However, most commenters supported the planet-friendly additions.
"I don't even know why you would want to prevent it," one commenter wrote.
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As for the Reddit post, commenters listed several reasons HOAs and neighbors should work together to embrace solar energy.
"Why would you want to block something that ultimately adds to property values?" one commenter wrote. According to NerdWallet, solar panels can increase a home's value by up to 10%.
Another commenter said they were the first in their neighborhood to install solar panels. Then, other neighbors started to follow their lead.
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"Honestly, after a couple of months you won't even notice," the commenter said. "To me, anything that silently makes pollution free money is automatically 'beautiful.'"
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