Solar Panels Would Get Legal Protection under Md. Bill

January 16, 2008

As Maryland lawmakers look for ways to boost energy conservation, one Democrat wants a law to give rooftop solar panels legal protection.

House Democratic Leader Kumar Barve of Montgomery County has proposed a measure preventing cities or homeowners associations from banning rooftop solar panels. A homeowners group also would be banned from putting unreasonable restrictions on the panels.

Barve was part of a global warming task force set up last year by Governor Martin O’Malley. Barve says the state needs to do more to encourage energy-efficient buildings, especially when building new schools.

The solar panel bill was introduced Tuesday.

Topics Maryland

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  • January 17, 2008 at 8:14 am
    President Hillary says:
    As your President. the first thing I will do is appoint Bill Clinton and George W. Bush to investigate this. We will add solar panels to the endeangered species list so that v... read more
  • January 16, 2008 at 3:25 am
    Lester says:
    Some of these stupid idiot Republican homeowners associatations banning solar panels must be stopped in every state. To think that they would ban something that is part of our... read more
  • January 16, 2008 at 2:10 am
    Politician protection says:
    Dang! These guys must have their heads so far up their rears they are not thankful for the shade! If they are protected, can we grow them domestically & hunt them on a close... read more

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