Trees vs. Solar Panels: A Green Dilemma
As green initiatives are implemented into our communities, I think we'll see more and more unexpected contradictions. In this case, we are talking about the tree vs. the solar panel. The New York Times recently reported on an incident in California, in which one neighbor's treasured redwoods block the direct sunlight from hitting another neighbor's solar panels. The battle culminated in a courtroom and a judge ordered that the tree growing neighbors must ensure that no more than 10% of the panels are blocked - risking fines of $1000/day for infringement.
Not too long ago, I read about a similar issue in local Denver. Have any of you come across your own versions of this impending dilemma?
Author's Name: Lindsay Barczuk
Posted Date: April 8, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Filed under: Green Building and Eco Friendly Products, Lindsay Barczuk
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