Oella's Solar Sun Rise

The Solar system is finally up.  Thanks to all those who stopped by or emailed their support for Solar coming into our community.  For those of you who would like to have a Solar Assessment of your roof/property for feasibility of putting up Solar System- feel free to stop by and I can share my experience with you and info on submitting for a State Solar Grant of up to $10k.  Some have suggested that I have some secret agenda and will financially benefit from Solar in Oella.  Silly & Untrue. I don't care who installs your Solar system- go with who ever offers the best package.  Solar panel prices have fallen by some 50% since last year and have bottomed out I believe.


Don't be fooled by Mr. Appler's letter posted on the HOA website regarding Solar in Oella.  It is totally false and misleading with respect to his legal assertions and conclusions that the HOA has the right to totally control where Solar can go on Non-Historic homes. Check the previous post for corrections to his letter.  Another Board member has even commented that there is no legal ruling regarding the HOA's control of Solar in Oella on Non-Historic Homes and that a compromise was reached (to plant the Crape Myrtle trees as a "screen")  to avoid legal expense.


There is a very tiny minority here in Oella who unfortunately are more worried about seeing Solar Panels than their benefits.  You can't please all the people all the time to benefit the majority.  It's antiquated to whine that solar panels are "hideous".   No one is requiring anyone to share the same awarenesses or beliefs about our environment and how best to improve same.


Solar and wind power are here to stay and will proliferate in the coming years with government incentives and mandates.