Must You Fight For Your Right To Build Green?
On September 20, 2010
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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I was alerted to an article in the Orlando Sentential about a Florida couple fighting their homeowner’s association for the right to convert their roof to an energy-efficient white roof. It presents an interesting problem for the green building movement. Solar equipment, white roofs, green roofs, and similar “green” installations are…let’s be honest…sometimes bulky. But even the sleekish (that a word?) and stylish green installations are this: different. And people fight different.
So, how is the battle between solar installations and the status quo going to end?
Interestingly, the 2010 Louisiana legislature passed a bill speaking directly to this, affirmatively setting forth the right for a property owner to install solar equipment on their homes or businesses.
It’s good news for folks in Louisiana, but doesn’t much help the folks in Florida.
What do you think? How should zoning ordinances and associations handle green installations?
This article was originally posted on Wolfe Law Group’s topic-specific Louisiana Green Building Law Blog.
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
