alt.energy.renewable

On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:42:41 -0400, " . Allen"
wrote:

>RadicalModerate wrote:
>> bealiba@ wrote:
>>
>>> The panel makers decided that if there was a rebate for solar panels
>>> it must be for them and raised prices.
>>
>>> In the end the price of solar power installations went up by around
>>> 20%.
>>
>> What I think is as bad or worse is when someone installs solar energy
>> recovery then the City increases their house assessment to a point where
>> the homeowner has sustained a net loss due to the increase in property
>> tax.
>
>IIRC, in California such an increase is prohibited by law. Don't know
>about anywhere else, though.

Florida also prohibits real estate tax valuation increase or
reassessment for PV installation. It's also exempts RE systems &
components from sales tax.

I'm currently working with my cities lawmakers to reduce building
permit & inspection fees.