6Kw going in soon in Aliso Viejo

[ph33zy]

One of my neighbors had his panels installed through his new home builder (option for new house) and the HOA is now going after him. I find it very odd. Irvine is pretty strict. He sent the letter to his builder to deal with it.

[J.P.M.]

Why was there a need to wait for the HOA? They have no say on solar panel installations.

Actually, in CA, and in spite of what some installers or peddlers will tell you, they do have some say in the matter. See the Solar Rights act.

[mattwillruss]

Our HOA was not picky, but still took over 3 weeks for approval also. They were the longest part of the process for me also, here in Mission Viejo, CA.

City of Irvine won't review the plan until we got approval from HOA. According to our installer, Irvine needs to sign off after the rack got installed. talk about delay

[rwb1921]

We can't start any project without an approval of HOA. Our HOA is very picky and took them 30 -45 days to "review" the plan.

Our HOA was not picky, but still took over 3 weeks for approval also. They were the longest part of the process for me also, here in Mission Viejo, CA.

[mattwillruss]

Why was there a need to wait for the HOA? They have no say on solar panel installations.

We can't start any project without an approval of HOA. Our HOA is very picky and took them 30 -45 days to "review" the plan.

[SunEagle]

Why was there a need to wait for the HOA? They have no say on solar panel installations.

Actually and unfortunately there are some HOA's in the US that do have a say on pv installations. Especially if the "by laws" are up to date and written very specific to what is allowed and what is not.

So while I think it isn't an HOA decision anyone that lives in one really needs to go through the proper steps to get approval before they do the install. If there is push back then you can take it to an attorney to see if you have any Rights with the install or not.

[josefontao]

between HOA and City, I lost close to 3 months on those 2

Why was there a need to wait for the HOA? They have no say on solar panel installations.

[mattwillruss]

Took nearly 4 months? Wow

between HOA and City, I lost close to 3 months on those 2

[kgvenkatesh]

Who did you use?

Biker- same question here... thanks for sharing

[josefontao]

I actually have an appointment with AI on Monday. Friend went thru them 3 years ago and is happy so far.

Out of curiosity, why is everyone so secretive about who they went with? Is it Solar etiquette to not post in public?

It is indeed. Installers are best shared via private message. Not quite sure why this rule, but it is a forum rule.

[ph33zy]

signed at the end of March at 3.25/DC watt before tax rebate.

I actually have an appointment with AI on Monday. Friend went thru them 3 years ago and is happy so far.

Out of curiosity, why is everyone so secretive about who they went with? Is it Solar etiquette to not post in public?

[josefontao]

signed at the end of March at 3.25/DC watt before tax rebate.

Took nearly 4 months? Wow

[J.P.M.]

signed at the end of March at 3.25/DC watt before tax rebate.

Thank you.

[mattwillruss]

Or tell all of us so we'll stay up to date ?

signed at the end of March at 3.25/DC watt before tax rebate.

[mattwillruss]

The same installer start using LG 280W panel with M250 since May, why settle with 275W +M215? No wonder Dave says "shhh, don't tell them..."

I signed the contract with them at the end of March. It took almost 2 months to get it back from HOA. In Irvine, the city will need 2 inspections, after you have the rack installed then final inspection. I was quoted with SW 275 but on MyEnlighten is show SW280. I will check with them tomorrow on what the panel did they actually install.