Official Source Directory

Arizona · 1–35 of 35 — 35 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Arizona 2026 session-law effective date Arizona September 12, 2026 general effective date for Arizona session laws. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? 2026 general effective date	Arizona	Official Legislative Status	2026-09-14
Frauds and Scams \| Attorney General's Office Arizona Attorney General — Consumer Protection General guidance	Arizona	Attorney general	2026-08-16
Electric Utilities \| Arizona Corporation Commission Arizona Corporation Commission What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? General guidance	Arizona	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Arizona Department of Revenue — homepage Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR) General guidance	Arizona	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Arizona 2026 chapter 175 (SB 1419) Arizona Legislature Solar sale and lease disclosures, cancellation, roof responsibilities, and lease payment timing. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? Sections 2–3; 44-1763(A)(3), (E)–(G)	Arizona	State statute	2026-09-14
Arizona Legislature General guidance	Arizona	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1802 Arizona Legislature Planned-community scope and the exclusion of Chapter 9 condominiums. Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? 33-1802(1), (6)(b)(ii) Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1802	Arizona	State statute	2026-09-14
Arizona Revised Statutes 44-1761 Arizona Legislature Solar-device definition includes qualifying onsite electricity storage exceeding one kilowatt-hour. Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? § 44-1761 What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? § 44-1761 Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? § 44-1761	Arizona	State statute	2026-09-14
Arizona Revised Statutes 49-204 (gray water reuse; residential standards) Arizona Legislature Municipal restrictions and indoor toilet-flushing provisions What rules apply to a residential graywater system? ARS § 49-204	Arizona	State statute	2026-09-13
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1201 (condominium chapter applicability) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1201	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1202 (condominium definitions and common elements) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1202	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1205 (local ordinances, rules, and building codes for condominiums) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1205	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1242 (condominium association powers and violation notice) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1242	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1247 (condominium upkeep and common elements) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1247	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1258 (condominium association records) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1258	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1801 (planned-community chapter applicability) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1801	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1805 (planned-community association records) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-1805	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes section 44-1762 (solar-device installation standards and codes) Arizona Legislature Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 44-1762	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-468 Arizona Legislature §§ 11-468	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-480 Arizona Legislature §§ 11-480	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-1158 — Contract requirements; provision of documents and receipt at contract signing Arizona Legislature What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? §§ 32-1158	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-401 Arizona Legislature §§ 33-401	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-411 Arizona Legislature §§ 33-411	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-416 Arizona Legislature §§ 33-416	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-468 Arizona Legislature §§ 9-468	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-18
Solar Energy Credit Transition - FAQ \| APS Arizona Public Service What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? Title from	Arizona	Official program page	2026-08-18
Your Journey to Adding Rooftop Solar \| APS Arizona Public Service What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? Title from	Arizona	Official program page	2026-08-18
32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed; penalties; applicability Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) — licensing statutes, Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 10 General guidance	Arizona	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-1816 (solar energy devices; reasonable restrictions; fees and costs) Arizona Revised Statutes Can an HOA ban rooftop solar panels? §§ 33-1816 Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? §§ 33-1816 What counts as a "reasonable restriction" on solar panels or home energy upgrades? §§ 33-1816	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes section 33-439 (restrictions on installation or use of solar energy devices invalid; exception) Can an HOA ban rooftop solar panels? §§ 33-439 Can an Arizona HOA restrict solar panels? §§ 33-439	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes 32-1151 — engaging in contracting without license prohibited Arizona State Legislature How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 32-1151	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes 32-1154 — grounds for suspension or revocation of contractor license Arizona State Legislature How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? § 32-1154 How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 32-1154	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 33 detail page) Arizona State Legislature — Arizona Revised Statutes Title 33	Arizona	State statute	2026-08-16
Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1817 (declaration amendment; design, architectural committees; review) Arizona State Legislature, Arizona Revised Statutes Sets planned-community architectural committee, construction review, and approval requirements. What rules apply to a residential graywater system? ARS § 33-1817(B) How do HOA architectural review applications work? § 33-1817	Arizona	State statute	2026-09-13
Offices of the Governor \| Office of the Arizona Governor Office of the Arizona Governor — Office of Resiliency (state energy office) General guidance	Arizona	State agency guidance	2026-08-16

Austin, Texas · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Apply for Electric Service Austin Energy (municipal utility of the City of Austin) When do I need to upgrade my electrical panel or service for solar, batteries, EV chargers, or heat pumps? General guidance	Austin, Texas	Official program page	2026-08-16

California · 1–40 of 69 — 40 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA), State Treasurer's Office How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-09-22
Attorney General Bonta and FTC Announce Settlement with Clean Energy Financing Company (Ygrene) for Misconduct Relating to PACE Program (Oct 28, 2022) California Attorney General (with FTC) How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-09-22
California Building Standards Commission (2025 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Parts 1-12, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028) California Building Standards Commission Title 24	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
California Civil Code Article 3, Chapter 10 (Alternative Dispute Resolution Prerequisite to Civil Action), incl. section 5930 California Civil Code A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? § 5930	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 1102 California Civil Code What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? § 1102	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 1102.1 California Civil Code What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? § 1102.1	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 1947.6 (tenant installation of electric vehicle charging stations in rental dwellings) California Civil Code Residential tenant EV-charging requests: allotted parking, lease dates, exclusions, written agreements, tenant-paid costs and the two-part insurance exemption. Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? § 1947.6	California	State statute	2026-10-15
California Civil Code section 1952.7 (electric vehicle charging stations in commercial leases) California Civil Code Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? § 1952.7	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4150 (definition of governing documents) California Civil Code How do I read HOA and condo governing documents before an energy upgrade? § 4150	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4525 (resale/transfer disclosure of governing documents) California Civil Code How do I read HOA and condo governing documents before an energy upgrade? § 4525 What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? § 4525 What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? § 4525	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4530 (association to provide requested documents within 10 days) California Civil Code How do I read HOA and condo governing documents before an energy upgrade? § 4530	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4746 (solar systems on multifamily common-area roofs) California Civil Code What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? § 4746 What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? § 4746 Who controls a condominium's shared roof, and how do I get approval for solar panels on it? § 4746	California	State statute	2026-09-22
California Civil Code section 5925 (alternative dispute resolution definitions) California Civil Code A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? § 5925	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 714 (solar energy systems; restrictions void) California Civil Code Limits restrictions on solar energy systems and sets solar application decision requirements. A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? § 714 Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 714 Can an HOA ban rooftop solar panels? § 714	California	State statute	2026-09-22
California Civil Code section 714.1 (common-area solar provisions) California Civil Code Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 714.1 Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? § 714.1 How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? § 714.1	California	State statute	2026-09-22
California Civil Code section 714.1 (solar energy systems in common interest developments) California Civil Code Can I install battery storage in a condominium or multifamily building, and who controls it? § 714.1 Who controls a condominium's shared roof, and how do I get approval for solar panels on it? § 714.1	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code section 801.5 (definition of solar energy system, including storage; structural design features) California Civil Code Can I install battery storage in a condominium or multifamily building, and who controls it? § 801.5 What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? § 801.5	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code section 1941.1 — dwelling 'untenantable' if it substantially lacks heating facilities maintained in good working order; landlord habitability duties California Civil Code (California Legislative Information) Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? § 1941.1	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code section 4355 (operating rules subject to sections 4360-4365 process: common-area use, aesthetic/architectural standards for separate interests, procedures for approving physical changes) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4355	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4600 (board grants of exclusive use of common area require 67% member vote; enumerated exceptions for EV charging stations and common-area solar, none for heat pumps) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4600	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4705 (protected use: display of the flag; governing documents may not limit or prohibit except for public health or safety) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4705	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4710 (protected use: noncommercial signs, posters, flags, or banners on a separate interest) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4710	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4715 (protected use: at least one pet in a common interest development) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4715	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4720 (protected use: fire-safe roofing consistent with Health and Safety Code section 13132.7) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4720	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4725 (protected use: video/television antennas and satellite dishes of 36 inches or less) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4725	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4735 (protected use: low water-using plants, artificial turf, water-efficient landscaping) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) Limits HOA restrictions on specified water-conserving landscaping and compliance with listed water rules What rules apply to a residential graywater system? California Civil Code § 4735	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code section 4775 (association repairs/replaces/maintains common areas; owner maintains separate interest; 14-day commencement for restoring interrupted gas, heat, water, or electrical service) California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) § 4775	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 1947.6 (electric vehicle charging station; residential rental property) California Civil Code section 1947.6 (lessee EV charging station installations in residential rentals; as amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 855 (SB 638), effective January 1, 2020) Residential tenant EV-charging requests: allotted parking, lease dates, exclusions, written agreements, tenant-paid costs and the two-part insurance exemption. Can I install an EV charger in a deeded, assigned, leased, or shared parking space? § 1947.6 Can a California landlord restrict a tenant EV charger? § 1947.6(a)–(i)	California	State statute	2026-10-15
California Code, CIV 4095 California Civil Code section 4095 (common area) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 4095	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 4125 California Civil Code section 4125 (condominium project; unit) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 4125	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 4145 California Civil Code section 4145 (exclusive use common area) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 4145	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 4185 California Civil Code section 4185 (separate interest) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 4185	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 4190 California Civil Code section 4190 (stock cooperative) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 4190	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, CIV 4745 (electric vehicle charging station; common interest development) California Civil Code section 4745 (EV charging stations in common interest developments; as amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 525 (SB 770), effective January 1, 2026) Can I install an EV charger in a deeded, assigned, leased, or shared parking space? § 4745	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 801.5 (solar easement; definition of solar energy system incl. ground-mounted features) California Civil Code section 801.5 Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? § 801.5 How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? § 801.5	California	State statute	2026-08-16
Check A License — verify contractor license or HIS registration, including complaint disclosure California Contractors State License Board How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
CSLB — Filing a Construction Complaint California Contractors State License Board A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Filing a Construction Complaint — how CSLB handles complaints (4-year period, solar complaint form, restitution limits) California Contractors State License Board How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Solar Smart — consumer guidance (contracts and financing disclosures) California Contractors State License Board How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? General guidance Which rule controls your green home project? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-09-22
Insurance CA California Department of Insurance What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? § 12	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16

California · 41–69 of 69 — 29 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Insurance CA California Department of Insurance What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? § 12	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Residential Property Insurance Guide California Department of Insurance What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
California DOJ — Protecting Consumers (consumer complaints) California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
California Energy Commission: Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code, Title 24 Part 6, and CALGreen Part 11; updated every three years; 2025 standards effective January 1, 2026) California Energy Commission Title 24	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
California Government Code section 65850.5 (local agencies to administratively approve solar energy system permits; nondiscretionary permit review) California Government Code § 65850.5	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code 4745 California Legislature Owner EV-charger protections, review deadlines, common-area conditions, insurance, and costs. A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? § 4745 Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? § 4745 Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? § 4745	California	State statute	2026-09-14
California Civil Code § 1940.10 California Legislature Defines personal agriculture and sets rental-property container-growing conditions. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? California Civil Code § 1940.10	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code § 4750 California Legislature Protects personal agriculture in exclusive-use backyards and addresses compost used to encourage vegetation and soil moisture. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? California Civil Code § 4750	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Civil Code § 4753 — Clotheslines and drying racks California Legislature Clotheslines and drying racks in exclusive-use backyards, device definitions, and reasonable restrictions. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 4753(a)-(e)	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Water Code section 14875 (graywater systems chapter) California Legislature Scope of graywater construction, installation, and alteration What rules apply to a residential graywater system? California Water Code § 14875	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Business and Professions Code section 7169 — solar energy system disclosure document on front page of every solar contract California Legislature (leginfo) How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 7169	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 1102.6 — Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement; statutory form (form text in chaptered bill, Stats. 2020 Ch. 370) California Legislature (leginfo) What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? § 1102.6	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 1689.7 — home solicitation contracts; cancellation notice and 3-business-day right to cancel California Legislature (leginfo) How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 1689.7	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Commercial Code section 9310 — UCC financing statement required to perfect security interests California Legislature (leginfo) What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? § 9310 What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? § 9310	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Civil Code section 4765 (approval of modification of separate interest; procedure) California Legislature, California Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act) Requires fair architectural procedures, written decisions, and qualified board reconsideration. How do HOA architectural review applications work? § 4765	California	State statute	2026-09-13
California Code, Government Code section 65850.5 (solar energy systems; administrative approval) California Legislature, California Code Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 65850.5 Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? § 65850.5	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, Health and Safety Code section 17958.5 (local modifications to building standards) California Legislature, California Code Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? § 17958.5	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Code, RTC 73 (Revenue and Taxation Code section 73) California Legislature, California Law (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov) Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes? § 73	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Public Resources Code section 25980 (Solar Shade Control Act; name and policy) California Public Resources Code What can I do when trees or shade block my solar panels — and what can my neighbor do? § 25980	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Public Resources Code section 25982 (Solar Shade Control; tree and shrub shadows) California Public Resources Code What can I do when trees or shade block my solar panels — and what can my neighbor do? § 25982 What is a solar access law? § 25982	California	State statute	2026-08-16
California Public Resources Code section 25986 (solar shade control; passive system exemption) California Public Resources Code What can I do when trees or shade block my solar panels — and what can my neighbor do? § 25986	California	State statute	2026-08-16
CPUC Consumer Support (File a Complaint) California Public Utilities Commission A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options?	California	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
File a Complaint - California Public Utilities Commission: informal utility complaint if you cannot resolve the problem after talking with the utility's customer service; formal complaint procedure; unauthorized service changes (slamming/cramming) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) How do I preserve evidence for an HOA, utility, contractor, or permit dispute?	California	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Electric Rule 21: Generating Facility Interconnections California Public Utilities Commission, Electric Rule 21 Do I need a permit, HOA approval, and utility approval for a home energy project?	California	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
California Secretary of State — Uniform Commercial Code program page California Secretary of State What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? General guidance What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Training – Active Solar Energy System New Construction Exclusion – Board of Equalization California State Board of Equalization (Property Tax Department) Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes?	California	Tax authority	2026-08-16
California's Organic Waste Reduction (SB 1383) CalRecycle General guidance	California	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Berkeley: amnesty program for unpermitted work City of Berkeley What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? General guidance	California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Southern California Edison — Rebates & Financial Assistance (rebates and incentives, SCE Marketplace, income-qualified programs CARE/FERA and Energy Savings Assistance) Southern California Edison (SCE) How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? General guidance	California	Official program page	2026-08-16

Colorado · 1–16 of 16 — 16 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Colorado Attorney General — Consumer Protection Section (Colorado Consumer Protection Act, C.R.S. 6-1-108(1); Consumer Fraud Unit complaint intake; Utility Consumer Advocate Unit) Colorado Attorney General (coag.gov) C.R.S. 6-1-108	Colorado	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) — homepage Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) General guidance	Colorado	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Colorado Department of Revenue — tax information homepage Colorado Department of Revenue General guidance	Colorado	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Colorado Division of Water Resources — Rainwater, Storm Water & Graywater: Rainwater Collection & Rain Barrels (no permit required for rain barrels up to 110 gallons combined capacity under C.R.S. 37-96.5-103; sealable lids; outdoor use on the property; no drinking water or indoor use; additional allowances for properties with residential wells under C.R.S. 37-92-602(1)(g) and 37-90-105(1)(f) via rooftop precipitation collection permit form GWS-78) Colorado Division of Water Resources (State Engineer), Colorado Department of Natural Resources Colorado rainwater collection rules for homeowners C.R.S. 37-96.5-103	Colorado	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Colorado Energy Office — home page (Weatherization Assistance Program, Zero-Emission Vehicle Tax Credit, Charge Ahead Colorado, Federal Incentives for Homes & Buildings, Colorado Energy Savings Navigator, EV charging resources, energy storage work) Colorado Energy Office General guidance	Colorado	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Colorado General Assembly Title id	Colorado	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Colorado Revised Statutes landing page (documents the official CRS compilation and LexisNexis hosting) Colorado General Assembly Can my HOA ban native or drought-tolerant landscaping? CRS compilation, LexisNexis	Colorado	State statute	2026-08-16
HB16-1005: Residential Precipitation Collection (bill summary) Colorado General Assembly Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? HB16-1005 Colorado rainwater collection rules for homeowners HB16-1005	Colorado	State statute	2026-08-16
Colorado Revised Statutes 2023, Title 37 (Water and Irrigation), uncertified printout from the Office of Legislative Legal Services — includes Article 96.5 (Rooftop Precipitation Collection, C.R.S. 37-96.5-101 to 105) and C.R.S. 37-92-602(1)(g) (exemption for rooftop precipitation capture systems) Colorado General Assembly — Office of Legislative Legal Services (leg.colorado.gov) Colorado HOA rules for xeriscaping and water-saving landscapes Title 37 Colorado rainwater collection rules for homeowners Title 37	Colorado	State statute	2026-08-16
Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 38 (Property, Real and Personal), uncertified printout from the Office of Legislative Legal Services — includes C.R.S. 38-33.3-106.8 (unreasonable restrictions on electric vehicle charging systems and electric vehicle parking in common interest communities), C.R.S. 38-33.3-103 (definitions: common interest community, condominium, cooperative, planned community), and C.R.S. 38-12-601 (tenant EV charging) Colorado General Assembly — Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS), leg.colorado.gov / content.leg.colorado.gov EV charger installation in a Colorado HOA or condominium Title 38	Colorado	State statute	2026-08-16
Colorado 2026 chapter 127 — Energy devices Colorado Legislature Amends the energy-efficiency device list while retaining clotheslines and heat pumps. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? 2026 chapter 127, section 5 Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? 2026 chapter 127, section 5 Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? 2026 chapter 127, section 5	Colorado	State statute	2026-09-13
Colorado HB24-1362 — Graywater authorization Colorado Legislature Statewide graywater authorization, local opt-out powers, and indoor-system limitations. What rules apply to a residential graywater system? HB24-1362, sections 1–5; C.R.S. § 25-8-205.4	Colorado	State statute	2026-09-13
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 38 — Energy-device property rights Colorado Legislature Energy-device, tenant charging, and water-saving landscaping protections and their property and installation conditions. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 38-33.3-106.7 Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? C.R.S. §§ 38-30-168, 38-33.3-106.5(1.5), 38-33.3-106.7 Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? C.R.S. § 38-12-601	Colorado	State statute	2026-09-13
Colorado Revised Statutes 2023, Title 38 (contains 38-30-168, 38-33.3-106.5, 38-32.5-100.3) Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services (official CRS compilation) Can my HOA ban native or drought-tolerant landscaping? Title 38 How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? Title 38 Colorado rainwater collection rules for homeowners Title 38	Colorado	State statute	2026-08-16
Colorado Public Utilities Commission — home page (file a complaint/comment, consumer assistance, utility rate cases, energy savings navigator, permits and licensing appointments) Colorado Public Utilities Commission General guidance	Colorado	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Federal and State Laws and Incentives (Colorado view) U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center EV charger installation in a Colorado HOA or condominium General guidance	Colorado	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16

Connecticut · 1–2 of 2 — 2 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
EnergizeCT — Connecticut Energy Efficiency Rebates & Incentives hub (rebate processing notice and status contact) EnergizeCT (Connecticut energy efficiency and clean energy programs) How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? General guidance	Connecticut	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
EnergizeCT — Residential Air Source Heat Pump Incentive Details (rebate $250/ton up to $2,500; incentive duration 01/01/26–12/31/26; limited-time financing through Dec 31, 2026) EnergizeCT (Connecticut energy efficiency and clean energy programs) How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? Title a	Connecticut	State agency guidance	2026-08-16

Dublin, California · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure for Tenants City of Dublin, California Tenant written requests, lease dates, tenant-paid costs and charger/electrician conditions under Civil Code section 1947.6. Can a California landlord restrict a tenant EV charger? Tenant EV-charging overview	Dublin, California	Official program page	2026-10-15

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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure for Tenants
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Tenant written requests, lease dates, tenant-paid costs and charger/electrician conditions under Civil Code section 1947.6.

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2026-10-15

Florida · 1–40 of 50 — 40 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Orlando Building Permits City of Orlando General guidance	Florida	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
2023 Florida Building Code: High-Velocity Hurricane Zone changes Florida Building Commission 8th Edition (2023), HVHZ changes. 8th Edition (2023), HVHZ changes	Florida	Building code	2026-08-18
Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G20-1.001 — Florida Building Code adopted Florida Building Commission Rule 61G20-1.001	Florida	State regulation	2026-08-18
Florida Building Commission (BCIS) Florida Building Commission (within DBPR) §§ 79 - 2025	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (Division of Consumer Services) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (Office of Energy) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Energy General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
File a Complaint — DBPR complaint process; administrative discipline; limits of department authority Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Verify a Licensee — DBPR Online Services licensee search Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? § 455.275 How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 455.275	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
MyFloridaLicense.com - License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Dept. of Revenue - Florida Dept. of Revenue Florida Department of Revenue General guidance	Florida	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Florida Legislature General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Florida Statutes 718.113 Florida Legislature Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? § 718.113	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 720.3035 Florida Legislature Limits on HOA review of qualifying hidden HVAC systems; permit sequencing and written denial reasons. Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? 720.3035(1)(b)2 Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? 720.3035(1)(b)2	Florida	State statute	2026-09-14
Florida Statutes section 704.07 (solar easements; creation; remedies) Florida Legislature What is a solar access law? § 704.07	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes section 718.113 (condominium common-element maintenance; 75% voting-interest approval for material alterations or substantial additions) Florida Legislature Can I install an EV charger in a deeded, assigned, leased, or shared parking space? § 718.113 Can I install battery storage in a condominium or multifamily building, and who controls it? § 718.113 Can a Florida HOA restrict solar collectors? § 718.113	Florida	State statute	2026-09-13
Florida Statutes section 718.115 (common expenses include operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or protection of common elements and association property) Florida Legislature § 718.115	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes § 553.73 — Florida Building Code Florida Legislature § 553.73	Florida	State statute	2026-08-18
Florida Statutes § 553.79 — Permits; applications; issuance; inspections Florida Legislature § 553.79	Florida	State statute	2026-08-18
Florida Statutes § 553.792 — Building-permit application requirements Florida Legislature § 553.792	Florida	State statute	2026-08-18
2025 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Florida Legislature (Florida Senate, Laws of Florida) Can a Florida HOA restrict solar collectors? Chapter li	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
F.S. 718.113 - The Florida Senate (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature (Florida Senate, Laws of Florida) §§ 113 - 2025	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Statutes & Constitution :Search Statutes : Online Sunshine - results for 'charging station' (2025) Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine statutes search) General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Statutes & Constitution :Search Statutes : Online Sunshine - results for 'electric vehicle charging station' (2025) Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine statutes search) General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 489.505 — definitions, including "electrical contractor" Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 489.505	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 489.521 — business organizations; qualifying agents Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 489.521	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 489.531 — prohibitions; penalties (practice contracting without certification/registration) Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 489.531	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine - Florida Statutes section 366.94 (Electric vehicle charging) Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) § 366.94	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 373.185, Local Florida-friendly landscaping ordinances Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine, official statutes) Can my HOA ban native or drought-tolerant landscaping? § 373.185	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Online Sunshine — Search Statutes: 'claims bill of rights' (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — Online Sunshine (leg.state.fl.us) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Online Sunshine — Search Statutes: 'solar energy equipment' (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — Online Sunshine (leg.state.fl.us) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.351 — Insurance risk apportionment plans (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.351	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.701 — Homeowners' policies; hurricane deductible; notice requirements (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.701	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.7011 — Homeowners' policies; offer of replacement cost coverage and law and ordinance coverage (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.7011	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.70152 — Suits arising under a property insurance policy (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.70152	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.7142 — Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.7142	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
F.S. 627.7152 — Assignment agreements (2025 Florida Statutes) Florida Legislature — The Florida Senate (flsenate.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.7152	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes 193.624, Assessment of renewable energy source devices Florida Legislature, Online Sunshine Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes? § 193.624	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
2025 Florida Statutes, section 163.04, Energy devices based on renewable resources Florida Legislature, The Florida Senate Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? §§ 163.04, Energy	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation — Assignment of Benefits Resources Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (floir.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.7152	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation — Consumers Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (floir.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16

Florida · 41–50 of 50 — 10 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation — Home Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (floir.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation — Homeowners Insurance Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (floir.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? General guidance	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation — Wind Mitigation Resources Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (floir.gov) What should Florida homeowners ask their insurer before installing rooftop solar? § 627.711	Florida	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Florida Attorney General Consumer Protection Florida Office of the Attorney General General guidance	Florida	Attorney general	2026-08-16
Florida PSC Florida Public Service Commission General guidance	Florida	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Florida Statutes section 163.04 (energy devices based on renewable resources) Florida Statutes Can an HOA ban rooftop solar panels? § 163.04 Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? § 163.04 Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 163.04(1)-(4)	Florida	State statute	2026-09-13
Florida Statutes section 718.103 — Definitions Florida Statutes section 718.103 (condominium definitions) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? Title XL	Florida	State statute	2026-08-16
Lee County Department of Community Development Lee County Find Lee County Department of Community Development. Use the office’s current instructions for the relevant location. General guidance	Florida	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Pinellas County Permits Pinellas County Find Pinellas County Permits. Use the office’s current instructions for the relevant location. General guidance	Florida	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Federal and State Laws and Incentives (Florida view) U.S. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Data Center General guidance	Florida	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16

Hawaii · 1–10 of 10 — 10 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Hawaii Department of Taxation General guidance	Hawaii	Tax authority	2026-08-18
Hawaii energy resources General guidance	Hawaii	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 196-8.5 — Placement of clotheslines Hawaii Legislature Clothesline rights on owned single-family dwellings and townhouses, placement and use restrictions, and fees. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 196-8.5(a)-(c)	Hawaii	State statute	2026-09-13
Hawaii Revised Statutes §196-7, Placement of solar energy devices Hawaii Legislature Hawaii solar-device placement protections and private-entity conditions under § 196-7. Can a Hawaii HOA restrict rooftop solar? § 196-7(a)-(f) What rules apply to a Hawaii condominium's solar, battery, or EV-charging project? § 196-7(a)-(f)	Hawaii	State statute	2026-09-04
Hawaii Revised Statutes §514B-140, Additions to and alterations of condominium Hawaii Legislature Hawaii condominium additions and alterations, including board consent for solar devices under § 514B-140. Can a Hawaii HOA restrict rooftop solar? § 514B-140(a)-(c) What rules apply to a Hawaii condominium's solar, battery, or EV-charging project? § 514B-140(a)-(c)	Hawaii	State statute	2026-09-04
Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection General guidance	Hawaii	Attorney general	2026-08-18
Hawaii Professional and Vocational Licensing Division General guidance	Hawaii	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
Hawaii Public Utilities Commission General guidance	Hawaii	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Hawaii Revised Statutes portal	Hawaii	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 196 section directory Hawaii State Legislature - Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 196 directory Chapter 196	Hawaii	State statute	2026-08-16

Illinois · 1–14 of 14 — 14 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Illinois Attorney General consumer protection General guidance	Illinois	Attorney general	2026-08-18
Illinois Commerce Commission General guidance	Illinois	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/1 — Short title Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/1	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/10 — Definitions Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/10	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/15 — Associations; prohibitions Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/15	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/20 — Deed restrictions; covenants Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/20	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/25 — Standards and requirements Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/25	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/30 — Application for approval Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/30	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 165/5 — Legislative intent Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 165/5	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-18
Illinois Compiled Statutes General guidance	Illinois	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity energy programs	Illinois	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation General guidance	Illinois	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
Illinois Department of Revenue General guidance	Illinois	Tax authority	2026-08-18
765 ILCS 1085 Electric Vehicle Charging Act (full act text; Sec. 35 renter policy) Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Compiled Statutes Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? 765 ILCS 1085	Illinois	State statute	2026-08-16

Indiana · 1–7 of 7 — 7 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Indiana Attorney General General guidance	Indiana	Attorney general	2026-08-18
McCusker v. Kingsmill HOA, memorandum decision, February 20, 2026 Indiana Court of Appeals Illustrates association-age applicability; memorandum decision is persuasive, not binding precedent. Can an Indiana HOA restrict rooftop solar? Paragraphs 12–18; nonbinding memorandum decision	Indiana	Court opinion	2026-09-14
Indiana Department of Revenue General guidance	Indiana	Tax authority	2026-08-18
Indiana Code §§32-25.5-1-1 and 32-25.5-3.5: statutory republication Indiana General Assembly; reproduced by Kaman & Cusimano Association-age applicability, solar-system dates, petition signatures, and permitted solar restrictions. Can an Indiana HOA restrict rooftop solar? §32-25.5-1-1; §32-25.5-3.5-1 through -5	Indiana	State statute	2026-09-14
Indiana Office of Energy Development General guidance	Indiana	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency General guidance	Indiana	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission	Indiana	Public utility commission	2026-08-18

Los Angeles, California · 1–3 of 3 — 3 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Electrical Permits \| LADBS City of Los Angeles, Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Do I need an electrical permit, a panel upgrade, and a special utility rate to charge an EV at home? Title block-title	Los Angeles, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Home Owner's Guide: Permit & Inspections for Owner Occupied Single Family Dwellings (PDF) Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	Los Angeles, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Plan Review & Permitting \| LADBS Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? Title block-title	Los Angeles, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16

Maine · 1–8 of 8 — 8 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Efficiency Maine General guidance	Maine	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Maine Attorney General General guidance	Maine	Attorney general	2026-08-18
Maine 33 M.R.S. § 1421 — Solar-rights definitions Maine Legislature Defines covered instruments and solar clothes-drying devices. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? 33 M.R.S. § 1421	Maine	State statute	2026-09-13
Maine 33 M.R.S. § 1423 — Use and installation of solar energy devices Maine Legislature Clothes-drying device rights, instrument dates, and property and placement exceptions. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? 33 M.R.S. § 1423	Maine	State statute	2026-09-13
Maine Revised Statutes Maine Legislature Statutes index. Statutes index	Maine	State statute	2026-08-18
Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation General guidance	Maine	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
Maine Public Utilities Commission	Maine	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Maine Revenue Services General guidance	Maine	Tax authority	2026-08-18

Maricopa County, Arizona · 1–3 of 3 — 3 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Go Solar for Residential Service \| Maricopa County, AZ Maricopa County Planning and Development What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance	Maricopa County, Arizona	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Ordinances, Regulations and Codes \| Maricopa County, AZ Maricopa County Planning and Development What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance	Maricopa County, Arizona	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Residential Solar Permits \| Maricopa County, AZ Maricopa County Planning and Development What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance	Maricopa County, Arizona	Local permit authority	2026-08-18

Maryland · 1–20 of 20 — 20 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Maryland Taxes Comptroller of Maryland General guidance	Maryland	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Maryland Energy Administration	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-19
Maryland Solar Access Program Maryland Energy Administration Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar?	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Maryland SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar?	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Onsite Solar & Storage Maryland Energy Administration Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar?	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Promoting Renewable Energy Maryland Energy Administration Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar?	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program Maryland Energy Administration	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
2025 Maryland Laws, Chapter 517 (House Bill 4) Maryland General Assembly Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar? Chapter 517	Maryland	State statute	2026-08-18
Maryland Code, Real Property section 2-119 — solar collector systems; restrictions on use; historic property exemption Maryland General Assembly Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? §§ 2-119 Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar? §§ 2-119	Maryland	State statute	2026-08-16
Maryland General Assembly General guidance	Maryland	State agency guidance	2026-08-19
Maryland Real Property § 11-111.5 Maryland General Assembly Protects condominium owners’ private compost collection and access for collection. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? Maryland Real Property § 11-111.5	Maryland	State statute	2026-09-13
Maryland Real Property § 11B-111.9 Maryland General Assembly Protects qualifying HOA lot owners’ home composting and private compost collection. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? Maryland Real Property § 11B-111.9	Maryland	State statute	2026-09-13
Maryland Real Property § 14-130 — Clotheslines Maryland General Assembly Protects homeowners and tenants on qualifying single-family property; permits reasonable aesthetic and emergency-safety restrictions; excludes specified historic property. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? Real Property § 14-130(a)-(f)	Maryland	State statute	2026-09-13
Maryland Code, Real Property § 11-111.4 — Electric vehicle recharging equipment in condominiums (statute text page, Maryland General Assembly) Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) §§ 11-111.4	Maryland	State statute	2026-08-18
Maryland Code, Real Property § 11B-111.8 — Electric vehicle recharging equipment in homeowners associations (statute text page, Maryland General Assembly) Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg.maryland.gov) §§ 11B-111.8	Maryland	State statute	2026-08-18
Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC), Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing	Maryland	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-16
Maryland Public Service Commission Can a Maryland HOA restrict rooftop solar? General guidance	Maryland	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) \| Official Website Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) General guidance	Maryland	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Attorney General of Maryland - Consumer Protection Division Office of the Attorney General of Maryland, Consumer Protection Division General guidance	Maryland	Attorney general	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Maryland Laws and Incentives (discovery/reference only) U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center General guidance	Maryland	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-18

Maryland and District of Columbia — check program scope · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

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Charging & Rates Pepco General guidance	Maryland and District of Columbia — check program scope	Official program page	2026-08-18

Massachusetts · 1–4 of 4 — 4 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
General Law - Part I, Title VII, Chapter 40A, Section 3 (zoning powers; solar energy systems) Massachusetts General Court Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 3 Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? § 3	Massachusetts	State statute	2026-08-16
Massachusetts G.L. c.184 s.23C (solar easements) Massachusetts General Court Chapter 184, §23C	Massachusetts	State statute	2026-08-16
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40C, section 6 — historic district certificates of appropriateness; exterior architectural features Massachusetts General Court Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 6	Massachusetts	State statute	2026-08-16
Massachusetts General Laws	Massachusetts	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

Michigan · 1–21 of 21 — 21 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Attorney General: Consumer Protection Michigan Department of Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? General guidance	Michigan	Attorney general	2026-09-22
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy General guidance	Michigan	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Energy - Michigan EGLE (michigan.gov/energy) Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Can a Michigan HOA restrict an EV charger? General guidance	Michigan	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Office of Climate and Energy Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) — Office of Climate and Energy General guidance	Michigan	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs	Michigan	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Bureau of Construction Codes-Licensing Section Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) — Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section (Residential Builders; Maintenance & Alteration Contractors) What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act?	Michigan	Contractor licensing board	2026-09-22
Michigan Department of Treasury - Taxes Michigan Department of Treasury General guidance	Michigan	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Michigan Homeowners’ Energy Policy Act — current compilation Michigan Legislature HOA restrictions on energy-saving improvements and solar systems, including heat pumps and clotheslines. Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? MCL 559.303, 559.307–559.313 Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? MCL 559.303(c), 559.305, 559.313 Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? MCL 559.303(c), 559.305, 559.313	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-13
MCL Search Results: 'solar energy system' (17 sections) Michigan Legislature - MCL Search When can a Michigan HOA deny or condition a solar application? MCL Search	Michigan	State statute	2026-08-16
MCL Search Results: electric vehicle supply equipment (6 results; only Chapter 559 hit is 559.303) Michigan Legislature - MCL Search Can a Michigan HOA restrict an EV charger? Chapter 559	Michigan	State statute	2026-08-16
MCL - Section 559.301 - Michigan Legislature (short title) Michigan Legislature - Michigan Compiled Laws §§ 559.301 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-08-16
MCL - Section 559.307 - Michigan Legislature (solar installation prohibition invalid) Michigan Legislature - Michigan Compiled Laws When can a Michigan HOA deny or condition a solar application? §§ 559.307 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-08-16
MCL - Section 559.309 - Michigan Legislature (written solar energy policy; denial and removal grounds) Michigan Legislature - Michigan Compiled Laws What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? MCL 559.309 What must a Michigan HOA's solar energy policy statement contain? §§ 559.309 - Michigan When can a Michigan HOA deny or condition a solar application? §§ 559.309 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL - Section 559.313 - Michigan Legislature (act does not apply to common areas or shared roofs) Michigan Legislature - Michigan Compiled Laws Can a Michigan HOA restrict an EV charger? §§ 559.313 - Michigan What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? MCL 559.313 What must a Michigan HOA's solar energy policy statement contain? §§ 559.313 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL full-text search: 'clothesline' (only 559.303 hits) Michigan Legislature - Michigan Compiled Laws MCL full-text	Michigan	State statute	2026-08-16
MCL - Section 559.303 - Michigan Legislature (definitions: member, common area, shared roof, energy-saving improvements) Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws Can a Michigan HOA restrict an EV charger? §§ 559.303 - Michigan What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? §§ 559.303 - Michigan What must a Michigan HOA's solar energy policy statement contain? §§ 559.303 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL - Section 559.305 - Michigan Legislature (invalid and unenforceable provisions; local government requirements) Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws Can a Michigan HOA restrict an EV charger? §§ 559.305 - Michigan What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? §§ 559.305 - Michigan What must a Michigan HOA's solar energy policy statement contain? §§ 559.305 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL - Section 559.311 - Michigan Legislature (solar application; 30/120-day approval clock; proceed and no-fines rule) Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? §§ 559.311 - Michigan What must a Michigan HOA's solar energy policy statement contain? §§ 559.311 - Michigan When can a Michigan HOA deny or condition a solar application? §§ 559.311 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL - Section 559.315 - Michigan Legislature (Homeowners' Energy Policy Act; civil action for damages, attorney fees and costs) Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws What are the records and remedies when a Michigan HOA violates the Homeowners' Energy Policy Act? §§ 559.315 - Michigan When can a Michigan HOA deny or condition a solar application? §§ 559.315 - Michigan	Michigan	State statute	2026-09-22
MCL Search - Michigan Legislature Michigan Legislature — Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) Search MCL Search - Michigan	Michigan	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Michigan Public Service Commission Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) General guidance	Michigan	Public utility commission	2026-08-16

Missouri · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Show Me PACE — Property Assessed Clean Energy financing in Missouri Show Me PACE (Missouri statewide PACE program, administered by Missouri Energy Initiative) General guidance	Missouri	Government-backed national reference	2026-09-22

Montana · 1–2 of 2 — 2 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Montana solar easement contents Montana Legislature Angular boundaries and grant or termination terms of solar easements. What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? §70-17-302	Montana	State statute	2026-09-14
Montana solar easement creation Montana Legislature Written solar easements and ordinary conveyancing and recording requirements. What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? §70-17-301	Montana	State statute	2026-09-14

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Source type

Recorded check

Montana solar easement contents
Montana Legislature

Angular boundaries and grant or termination terms of solar easements.

What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one?
§70-17-302

Montana

State statute

2026-09-14

Montana solar easement creation
Montana Legislature

Written solar easements and ordinary conveyancing and recording requirements.

What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one?
§70-17-301

Montana

State statute

2026-09-14

Nevada · 1–16 of 16 — 16 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Online Permits List - City of Las Vegas (Building & Safety) City of Las Vegas Find Online Permits List - City of Las Vegas (Building & Safety). Use the office’s current instructions for the relevant location. General guidance	Nevada	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Permit Issuance - Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Clark County, Nevada	Nevada	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Nevada Attorney General — Constituent Services Unit complaints and FAQ (consumer fraud; Bureau of Consumer Protection) Nevada Attorney General (Bureau of Consumer Protection / Constituent Services Unit) General guidance	Nevada	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Nevada Department of Taxation — home (business license, sales and use tax, property tax, My Nevada Tax) Nevada Department of Taxation General guidance	Nevada	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Nevada Governor's Office of Energy — home (RETA, LISEP, HEROS, Home Energy Rebates, Renewable Energy System Determinations) Nevada Governor's Office of Energy General guidance	Nevada	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Nevada Legislature General guidance	Nevada	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
NRS: CHAPTER 278 - PLANNING AND ZONING Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau, Nevada Revised Statutes) Can a Nevada HOA restrict rooftop solar? Chapter 278	Nevada	State statute	2026-08-16
NRS: CHAPTER 598 - DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau, Nevada Revised Statutes) Can a Nevada HOA restrict rooftop solar? Chapter 598	Nevada	State statute	2026-08-16
NRS: CHAPTER 704 - REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERALLY Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau, Nevada Revised Statutes) Chapter 704	Nevada	State statute	2026-08-16
Nevada Revised Statutes — official index/portal (Nevada Legislature) Nevada Legislature (Nevada Revised Statutes) General guidance	Nevada	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
NRS: CHAPTER 116 - COMMON-INTEREST OWNERSHIP (UNIFORM ACT) [Rev. 4/15/2026 11:04:53 AM--2025] (sections 116.330 and 116.333) Nevada Legislature, Nevada Revised Statutes Sets common-interest community requirements, including distributed-generation applications in NRS 116.333–116.334. Can my HOA ban native or drought-tolerant landscaping? §§ 116.330, 116.333 How do HOA architectural review applications work? §§ 116.330, 116.333 Can a Nevada HOA restrict rooftop solar? §§ 116.330, 116.333	Nevada	State statute	2026-09-13
Nevada State Contractors Board — home (license search, complaints, Residential Recovery Fund, Residential Solar Home Improvement Bill of Rights) Nevada State Contractors Board General guidance	Nevada	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Consumer Complaints with Solar Installation Companies Public Utilities Commission of Nevada General guidance	Nevada	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Net Metering in Nevada Public Utilities Commission of Nevada General guidance	Nevada	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada — home (consumers, renewables, net metering, complaints) Public Utilities Commission of Nevada General guidance	Nevada	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Federal and State Laws and Incentives (Nevada view) U.S. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Data Center General guidance	Nevada	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16

New Jersey · 1–6 of 6 — 6 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities	New Jersey	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Battery Safety Fact Sheet (PDF) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Fire Safety What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	New Jersey	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection General guidance	New Jersey	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs General guidance	New Jersey	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
New Jersey Division of Taxation General guidance	New Jersey	Tax authority	2026-08-18
New Jersey Legislature General guidance	New Jersey	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

New York · 1–15 of 15 — 15 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
New York Attorney General General guidance	New York	Attorney general	2026-08-18
A Guide to New York City's Noise Code (DEP summary booklet: dB/dB(A) measurement, DEP/NYPD enforcement, common noise sources) New York City Department of Environmental Protection Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? General guidance	New York	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Noise Control for Building Exterior Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment Guidance Sheet (NYC Noise Control Code section 24-227: 42 dBA Lmax single device, 45 dBA cumulative, measured 3 ft from open window; source/pathway/receptor controls; acoustical consultant guidance) New York City Department of Environmental Protection Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? §§ 24-227	New York	Local ordinance	2026-08-16
NYC DEP - Noise Code page (Noise Code overview, DEP/NYPD enforcement, 311 reporting, HVAC/BESS noise control guidance sheets, noise code summary) New York City Department of Environmental Protection Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply?	New York	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
West Nile Virus New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home?	New York	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
New York Department of Public Service case portal General guidance	New York	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
New York Department of Taxation and Finance General guidance	New York	Tax authority	2026-08-18
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Title box--	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
NYSERDA: Energy Storage Program New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Title box--	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Battery Energy Storage System Model Permit (PDF) New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Home Energy Storage \| NYSERDA New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? Title box--	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
New York State Battery Energy Storage System Guidebook for Local Governments (PDF) New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
NY-Sun Solar Program — NYSERDA program page (incentives for on-site and community solar; paying for home solar) New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? General guidance	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
New York State Attorney General: Residential Tenants' Rights Guide — warranty of habitability implied in every residential lease; landlord must maintain heating systems in good and safe working order; rent-regulated MCI/IAI rent increases New York State Office of the Attorney General Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? Habitability and Repairs	New York	State agency guidance	2026-09-13
New York State Senate legislation portal General guidance	New York	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

North Carolina · 1–17 of 17 — 17 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Raleigh Residential Permit Instructions City of Raleigh	North Carolina	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Duke Energy Generate Your Own Power: Grid Connection Duke Energy	North Carolina	Official program page	2026-08-18
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality energy Can a North Carolina HOA restrict solar panels?	North Carolina	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
North Carolina Department of Justice General guidance	North Carolina	Attorney general	2026-08-18
North Carolina Department of Revenue General guidance	North Carolina	Tax authority	2026-08-18
North Carolina General Statutes § 160D-1110 — Building permits North Carolina General Assembly § 160D-1110	North Carolina	State statute	2026-08-18
North Carolina General Statutes § 160D-1111 — Permit expiration North Carolina General Assembly § 160D-1111	North Carolina	State statute	2026-08-18
North Carolina General Statutes § 160D-1116 — Inspections North Carolina General Assembly § 160D-1116	North Carolina	State statute	2026-08-18
North Carolina General Statutes Can a North Carolina HOA restrict solar panels? 22B-20; 160D-914; 160D-102(13); 47F-1-103(23); 47C-3-102(a)(1),(6)	North Carolina	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors General guidance	North Carolina	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
North Carolina Current and Past Codes North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal General guidance	North Carolina	Building code	2026-08-18
North Carolina State Electrical Division North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal General guidance	North Carolina	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Residential Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Inspection Procedure North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal	North Carolina	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Belmont Association v. Farwig, 381 N.C. 306 (2022) North Carolina Supreme Court General aesthetic authority does not satisfy the express solar restriction required for the front-facing exception. Can a North Carolina HOA restrict solar panels? 2022-NCSC-64, paragraphs 18–21; 381 N.C. 312–313	North Carolina	Court opinion	2026-09-14
North Carolina Utilities Commission Can a North Carolina HOA restrict solar panels? Electricity	North Carolina	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
North Carolina Utilities Commission Rules North Carolina Utilities Commission	North Carolina	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
North Carolina Utilities Commission — Electricity North Carolina Utilities Commission General guidance	North Carolina	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

North Dakota · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
North Dakota solar easement creation and contents North Dakota Legislature Creation and contents of a written solar easement, not an HOA solar override. What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? §47-05-01.1; §47-05-01.2	North Dakota	State statute	2026-09-14

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Recorded check

North Dakota solar easement creation and contents
North Dakota Legislature

Creation and contents of a written solar easement, not an HOA solar override.

What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one?
§47-05-01.1; §47-05-01.2

North Dakota

State statute

2026-09-14

Ohio · 1–3 of 3 — 3 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Ohio Attorney General consumer protection General guidance	Ohio	Attorney general	2026-08-18
Ohio eLicense General guidance	Ohio	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-18
Ohio Revised Code	Ohio	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

Oregon · 1–20 of 20 — 20 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Report Dead Birds (West Nile virus) Multnomah County Health Department (Environmental Health) Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? General guidance	Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Oregon Construction Contractors Board : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Oregon Construction Contractors Board General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Energy : Solar : Energy in Oregon Oregon Department of Energy General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Energy : Welcome Page : State of Oregon (Oregon Department of Energy) Oregon Department of Energy General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Oregon Department of Energy General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Consumer Protection - Oregon Department of Justice Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Section General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Oregon Department of Revenue : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Oregon Department of Revenue General guidance	Oregon	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Bills and Laws Home (Oregon Revised Statutes portal) Oregon Legislative Assembly	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Oregon Laws 2026 chapter 23 Oregon Legislative Assembly Current amendment to ORS 90.320 retaining specified heating and cooling requirements Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? Oregon Laws 2026 chapter 23	Oregon	State statute	2026-09-13
Oregon Revised Statutes - Chapter 100 (Condominiums) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Chapter 100	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-18
Oregon Revised Statutes - Chapter 479 (Protection of Buildings From Fire; Electrical Safety Law) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Chapter 479	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-18
Oregon Revised Statutes - Chapter 90 (Residential Landlord and Tenant) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Oregon residential tenancy requirements, including charging, heating, and portable cooling. Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 90 Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? ORS 90.462	Oregon	State statute	2026-09-13
Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 215 (county planning and zoning) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Chapter 215	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-18
Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 227 (city planning and zoning) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Chapter 227	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-18
Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 455 (state building code) Oregon Legislative Assembly (Oregon Revised Statutes) Chapter 455	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-18
Public Utility Commission : Home : State of Oregon Oregon Public Utility Commission General guidance	Oregon	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Oregon Revised Statutes General guidance	Oregon	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 105 (property rights; ORS 105.880 conveyance prohibiting use of solar energy systems void; ORS 105.885-105.895 solar energy easements) Oregon Revised Statutes (official legislature compilation) Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? ORS 105.880–105.895 How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? ORS 105.880–105.895 What can I do when trees or shade block my solar panels — and what can my neighbor do? ORS 105.880–105.895	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-16
Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 94 (planned communities; ORS 94.778 prohibition against installation of solar panels void) Oregon Revised Statutes (official legislature compilation) How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? ORS 94.778	Oregon	State statute	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Federal and State Laws and Incentives (Oregon view) U.S. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Data Center General guidance	Oregon	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-18

Pennsylvania · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Pennsylvania Legislature Covered residential solar work, contractor registration, written contracts, and contract exclusions. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? Act 132 of 2008 §§2, 3, 7	Pennsylvania	State statute	2026-09-14

Official source and homeowner questions

Jurisdiction

Source type

Recorded check

Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
Pennsylvania Legislature

Covered residential solar work, contractor registration, written contracts, and contract exclusions.

What should I check before signing a residential solar contract?
Act 132 of 2008 §§2, 3, 7

Pennsylvania

State statute

2026-09-14

Phoenix, Arizona · 1–2 of 2 — 2 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Building Construction Codes \| City of Phoenix City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance	Phoenix, Arizona	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
SolarAPP/Photovoltaic Projects \| City of Phoenix City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department What permits and utility approvals do I need for residential solar in Arizona? General guidance	Phoenix, Arizona	Local permit authority	2026-08-18

Portland, Oregon · 1–11 of 11 — 11 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
City of Portland City Code Chapter 18.02 (Title 18 Noise Control; 18.02.010 Title, 18.02.020 policy to control noise and minimize exposure to excessive sound) City of Portland Title 18	Portland, Oregon	Local ordinance	2026-08-16
Permits \| Portland.gov City of Portland Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? General guidance What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Permitting and Development \| Portland.gov City of Portland Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Rain Barrels (Managing Rain on Your Property) City of Portland Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Compost - What Goes in the Bin City of Portland (BPS) General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Portland Bureau of Development Services - Solar Permits (permit paths, structural design criteria, zoning research step) City of Portland Bureau of Development Services How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? General guidance What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Stormwater (services and information) City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
City of Portland - Residential Mechanical Permits (when a mechanical permit is needed incl. HVAC, heat pumps, condensing units, mini-splits; zoning setbacks for outdoor mechanical equipment: not in required front setback, max 5 ft high and screened within side/rear setbacks; separate electrical permit for most mechanical projects; homeowner DIY and CCB license rules) City of Portland Permitting & Development Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Solar Permits \| Portland.gov City of Portland Permitting & Development How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
City of Portland - How to document ongoing noise issues (dBA and LAmax measurement guidance, smartphone apps are educational only, 15-day documentation window, noise patterns requirement) City of Portland Permitting & Development Noise Control Program Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Solar Energy Development \| Portland.gov City of Portland, Permitting & Development General guidance	Portland, Oregon	Local permit authority	2026-08-18

Rhode Island · 1–12 of 12 — 12 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Rhode Island §5-93-10: Power-purchase addendum Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: power-purchase addendum. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-10	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-11: Cancellation and rescission Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: cancellation and rescission. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-11	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-12: Good-faith estimates Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: good-faith estimates. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-12	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-16: Private right of action Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: private right of action. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-16	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-17: Loans and financing Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: loans and financing. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-17	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-2: Definitions Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: definitions. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-2	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-3: Applicability Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: applicability. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-3	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-6: Standard disclosure form Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: standard disclosure form. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-6	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-7: Disclosure contents Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: disclosure contents. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-7	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-8: Lease addendum Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: lease addendum. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-8	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Rhode Island §5-93-9: Purchase addendum Rhode Island General Assembly Residential solar agreements: purchase addendum. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? §5-93-9	Rhode Island	State statute	2026-09-22
Solar Consumer Protection: Disclosure Forms Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Residential solar disclosure forms and their May 19, 2025 effective date. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? Consumer Protection Disclosure Forms	Rhode Island	State agency guidance	2026-09-22

Sacramento, California · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Residential electric vehicles \| SMUD Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Do I need an electrical permit, a panel upgrade, and a special utility rate to charge an EV at home? General guidance	Sacramento, California	Official program page	2026-08-16

San Diego, California · 1–4 of 4 — 4 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Building & Land Use Enforcement \| City of San Diego Official Website City of San Diego Development Services Department How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	San Diego, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
City of San Diego - Mechanical Permit (no part of HVAC/AC/refrigeration systems shall be installed, altered, replaced or repaired without a mechanical permit; Simple No-Plan vs Plan-required paths; historic property caveat) City of San Diego Development Services Department Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? General guidance	San Diego, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
City of San Diego - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit (rooftop self-issued path; ground-mounted >5 ft building permit) City of San Diego Development Services Department How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? General guidance	San Diego, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Permits and Approvals \| City of San Diego Official Website City of San Diego, Development Services Department Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? General guidance How are ground-mounted solar panels treated differently from rooftop solar under zoning, permit, and HOA rules? General guidance Which rule controls your green home project? General guidance	San Diego, California	Local permit authority	2026-08-16

Santa Cruz County, California · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Santa Cruz County — Gray Water Systems Santa Cruz County Community Development and Infrastructure County permit exemption for specified laundry-only irrigation systems What rules apply to a residential graywater system? Residential graywater permit guidance	Santa Cruz County, California	Local permit authority	2026-09-13

Official source and homeowner questions

Jurisdiction

Source type

Recorded check

Santa Cruz County — Gray Water Systems
Santa Cruz County Community Development and Infrastructure

County permit exemption for specified laundry-only irrigation systems

What rules apply to a residential graywater system?
Residential graywater permit guidance

Santa Cruz County, California

Local permit authority

2026-09-13

Seattle, Washington · 1–10 of 10 — 10 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Seattle: construction without a permit City of Seattle What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Electrical Permit — Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (solar PV under 7.7 kW online without plan review) City of Seattle — Department of Construction and Inspections General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Electrical Permit - Construction and Inspections \| seattle.gov City of Seattle, Construction and Inspections (SDCI) What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? General guidance When do I need to upgrade my electrical panel or service for solar, batteries, EV chargers, or heat pumps? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Permits - Construction and Inspections \| seattle.gov City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
SDCI Tip #132 — Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger for Single-Family and Multifamily Homes (updated July 25, 2022) City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) Do I need an electrical permit, a panel upgrade, and a special utility rate to charge an EV at home? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Permits - Construction and Inspections \| seattle.gov Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) Can local rules be stricter than state green-home protections? General guidance How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections - Construction and Inspections \| seattle.gov Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16
Backyard Composting Guidance Seattle Public Utilities Title collapsed	Seattle, Washington	Official program page	2026-08-16
Food & Yard (Compost) Service Requirements Seattle Public Utilities Title collapsed	Seattle, Washington	Official program page	2026-08-16
Sewer & Drainage Seattle Public Utilities Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? Title collapsed	Seattle, Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-16

South Carolina · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
South Carolina Regulation 28-78: sale or lease of renewable energy facilities South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Purchase and lease disclosures, cancellation, denial notices, and Consumer Affairs enforcement. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? 28-78(A), (C)(5), (D)(1)–(2), (H)	South Carolina	State regulation	2026-09-14

Official source and homeowner questions

Jurisdiction

Source type

Recorded check

South Carolina Regulation 28-78: sale or lease of renewable energy facilities
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

Purchase and lease disclosures, cancellation, denial notices, and Consumer Affairs enforcement.

What should I check before signing a residential solar contract?
28-78(A), (C)(5), (D)(1)–(2), (H)

South Carolina

State regulation

2026-09-14

Texas · 1–27 of 27 — 27 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Complaint Process \| Public Utility Commission of Texas Public Utility Commission of Texas What records should I keep after an HOA, landlord, utility, or permit office responds to my request? General guidance	Texas	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
PUCT — Utility Complaint Process (File a Complaint) Public Utility Commission of Texas A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? General guidance	Texas	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Texas PUC Substantive Rule §25.211 — Interconnection of On-Site Distributed Generation Public Utility Commission of Texas Which rule controls your green home project? § 25.211	Texas	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) — Official Website Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Texas HOA rules for native and drought-tolerant landscaping General guidance	Texas	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Texas Board of Professional Engineers — licensing, guidance on when a licensed engineer is required, complaint filing Texas Board of Professional Engineers When should I contact a regulator, tax professional, engineer, electrician, or attorney for a green home project? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Rainwater Collection and Treatment Texas Commission on Environmental Quality General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Form 50-123 — Exemption Application for Solar or Wind-Powered Energy Devices Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts General guidance	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-18
Property Tax Exemptions Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes?	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Solar and Wind-Powered Energy Device Exemption and Appraisal Guidelines (May 2022) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes? General guidance	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts General guidance	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Texas Property Tax Exemptions (Publication 96-1740) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts § 1	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-18
Texas Comptroller property-tax resources Texas HOA rules for native and drought-tolerant landscaping	Texas	Tax authority	2026-08-18
Getting an Insurance Claim Paid Texas Department of Insurance What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Home Insurance Coverage Texas Department of Insurance What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Complaints and Enforcement — file a complaint with TDLR; unlicensed activity and violations Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Electricians — Texas licensing; non-exempt electrical work must be performed through a licensed electrical contractor Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance When should I contact a regulator, tax professional, engineer, electrician, or attorney for a green home project? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Residential Solar Retailers — Texas registration program for solar retailers and salespersons; license search Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
TDLR Active License Search - search Texas licenses by license type, license number, or name Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Texas.gov Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) General guidance	Texas	Contractor licensing board	2026-08-16
Mosquito-Borne Diseases Texas Department of State Health Services General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Texas Constitution and Statutes Texas Legislature, Texas Legislative Council (statutes portal) General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Consumer Protection — file a consumer complaint; common scams Texas Office of the Attorney General When should I contact a regulator, tax professional, engineer, electrician, or attorney for a green home project? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Texas AG — File a Consumer Complaint Texas Office of the Attorney General A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? General guidance How do I preserve evidence for an HOA, utility, contractor, or permit dispute? General guidance What records should I keep after an HOA, landlord, utility, or permit office responds to my request? General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Texas Property Code Chapter 202 (restrictive covenants; sections 202.007, 202.010, 202.011) Texas Property Code Limits restrictive covenants, including vegetation composting, water-conserving landscaping, and specified energy devices. Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 202.010; §§ 202.007, 202.010, 202.011 Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? §§ 202.007, 202.010, 202.011 Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? §§ 202.007, 202.010, 202.011	Texas	State statute	2026-09-13
State Energy Conservation Office Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Texas Tax Code § 11.27 — Solar and Wind-Powered Energy Devices Texas Tax Code § 11.27 § 11.27	Texas	State statute	2026-08-18
Rainwater Harvesting Texas Water Development Board General guidance	Texas	State agency guidance	2026-08-18

United States · 1–40 of 76 — 40 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
16 CFR Part 429 (cooling-off period for door-to-door sales) Code of Federal Regulations Federal cancellation rights for qualifying sales made at home or certain other locations. What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? 16 CFR Part 429	United States	Federal regulation	2026-09-14
Executive Summary of the Residential PACE Financing Rule Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Summary of the rule and its March 1, 2026 effective date. How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? Executive Summary	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
How do I dispute an error on my credit report? \| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Financial Protection Bureau What records should I keep after an HOA, landlord, utility, or permit office responds to my request? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Issue Spotlight: Solar Financing — dealer fees, sales-pitch practices, and CFPB complaint channel Consumer Financial Protection Bureau When should I contact a regulator, tax professional, engineer, electrician, or attorney for a green home project? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Regulation Z: Minimum standards for transactions secured by a dwelling Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Ability-to-repay requirements and PACE-specific escrow and liability rules. How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? 12 CFR 1026.43(a), (b)(15), (i)	United States	Federal regulation	2026-09-22
CFPB issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on residential PACE financing (newsroom) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
I am considering a PACE loan for home improvements. What should I keep in mind before signing up? (Ask CFPB) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing and Consumer Financial Outcomes (research report, May 2023) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) transactions — compliance resources (implementation page for the 2024 final rule) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing (Regulation Z) final rule (Dec 17, 2024; effective Mar 1, 2026) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Submit a Complaint - CFPB: try the company first, describe the problem clearly with the most important dates, amounts, and communications, and attach supporting documents (up to 50 pages) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) How do I preserve evidence for an HOA, utility, contractor, or permit dispute? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
What is a PACE loan? (Ask CFPB) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Content Naic What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Content Naic What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Content Naic What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (New York solar/wind exemption program record) DSIRE (N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center) — discovery reference only Will solar panels or energy upgrades raise my property taxes? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency® - DSIRE DSIRE — Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center) Do I need a permit, HOA approval, and utility approval for a home energy project? General guidance How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together? General guidance How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
ENERGY STAR Federal Tax Credits ENERGY STAR How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together? General guidance What records should I keep for an energy tax credit or rebate? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
How ENERGY STAR Works \| ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR (U.S. EPA program) What records should I keep for an energy tax credit or rebate? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Disputing Errors on Your Credit Reports \| Consumer Advice Federal Trade Commission What records should I keep after an HOA, landlord, utility, or permit office responds to my request? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
FTC Consumer Advice (How to Report Fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov) Federal Trade Commission A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
FTC ReportFraud portal Federal Trade Commission A green home improvement request was denied — what are your options? How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint?	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
How to avoid getting burned by solar or clean energy scams (consumer alert, Aug 2024) Federal Trade Commission How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? General guidance How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Solar Power for Your Home — choosing an installer, licensing checks, financing (PACE), reporting problems Federal Trade Commission How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance How does PACE financing work, and what should I check before signing? Loans and special financing options What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Using Credit Cards and Disputing Charges - FTC advice on disputing billing errors in writing: send the letter to the billing-inquiry address, include copies not originals of supporting documents, keep a copy of your dispute letter, use certified mail with return receipt for proof of delivery Federal Trade Commission (FTC) How do I preserve evidence for an HOA, utility, contractor, or permit dispute? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Which documents to keep and which to shred - FTC consumer alert: keep tax returns and home-sale records at least 3 years; keep deed, mortgage documents, home improvement receipts, leases, sales receipts and warranties while you own; shred cleared checks after 14 days and expired warranties Federal Trade Commission (FTC) How do I preserve evidence for an HOA, utility, contractor, or permit dispute? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (section 30C) - IRS Internal Revenue Service § 30C	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (section 25C) - IRS guidance page Internal Revenue Service Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? § 25C Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? § 25C How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together? § 25C	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
FAQs for modification of sections 25C, 25D, 25E, 30C, 30D, 45L, 45W and 179D under Public Law 119-21 (One, Big, Beautiful Bill), FS-2025-05, Aug. 21, 2025: 25C/25D termination dates and timing rules Internal Revenue Service Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? §§ 25C, 25D, 25E, 30C, 30D, 45L, 45W, 179D When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives? Section 25D, question 1	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Home Energy Tax Credits (Residential Clean Energy Credit, 26 U.S.C. 25D) Internal Revenue Service Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? 26 U.S.C. § 25D How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together? 26 U.S.C. § 25D What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? 26 U.S.C. § 25D	United States	Tax authority	2026-09-22
Instructions for Form 5695, Residential Energy Credits (tax year 2025): how to claim, carryforward to 2026, documentation and QMID requirements Internal Revenue Service Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit qualified manufacturer requirements \| Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) What records should I keep for an energy tax credit or rebate? General guidance	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
IRS Instructions for Form 5695 (2025) — energy efficient home improvement credit allowed for property placed in service through Dec 31, 2025; residential clean energy credit rate 30% for 2022-2025; main home defined Internal Revenue Service (IRS) General guidance	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
IRS Publication 5968 — Important Information for Consumers: Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? General guidance	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Recordkeeping \| Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) What records should I keep for an energy tax credit or rebate? General guidance	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Residential Clean Energy Credit (IRS 25D) — official IRS program page Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? § 25D Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? § 25D How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together? § 25D	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-22
Who We Are - ICC International Code Council How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
NCSL: Graywater Policy National Conference of State Legislatures General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
NFPA 70 Standard Development (National Electrical Code) National Fire Protection Association What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
NFPA 855 Standard Development National Fire Protection Association What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16

United States · 41–76 of 76 — 36 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Interpreting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, ITS No. 52: Incorporating Solar Panels in a Rehabilitation Project National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? No. 52	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Solar Panels on Historic Properties — Technical Preservation Services (NPS) National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
26 U.S.C. § 25C Energy efficient home improvement credit — (i) termination: credit not allowed for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 (amended by Pub. L. 119-21, July 4, 2025) Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (United States Code) When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives? § 25C	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
26 U.S.C. § 25D Residential clean energy credit — (h) termination: credit not allowed for expenditures made after December 31, 2025 (amended by Pub. L. 119-21, July 4, 2025) Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (United States Code) When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives? § 25D	United States	Tax authority	2026-08-16
42 U.S.C. § 18795 HOMES rebate program — $4.3 billion available through September 30, 2031; retrofits begun on or after August 16, 2022 and completed by not later than September 30, 2031 Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (United States Code) When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives? § 18795	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
42 U.S.C. § 18795a HEEHRA high-efficiency electric home rebate program — $4.275 billion (states) and $225 million (Tribes) available through September 30, 2031; point-of-sale rebates; income tiers; per-item caps Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives (United States Code) When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives? § 18795a	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (slip opinion, 603 U.S. 369, decided June 28, 2024) Supreme Court of the United States Read the court’s opinion and its reasoning in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (slip opinion, 603 U.S. 369, decided June 28, 2024). The decision’s facts and scope matter. Which rule controls your green home project? No. 22-451	United States	Court opinion	2026-08-16
DOE Energy Saver U.S. Department of Energy General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Homeowner's Guide to Solar \| Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy Do I need a permit, HOA approval, and utility approval for a home energy project? General guidance How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance What happens to a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement when I sell my home? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
How to Apply for Weatherization Assistance U.S. Department of Energy Renter eligibility, landlord permission, and the weatherization application process Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? How to Apply for Weatherization Assistance	United States	Official program page	2026-09-13
Soft Costs 101: The Key to Achieving Cheaper Solar Energy \| Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity: Energy Storage (includes Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan covering codes and standards, permitting, insurance) U.S. Department of Energy General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Energy Savings Hub \| Department of Energy U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) What records should I keep for an energy tax credit or rebate? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
U.S. DOE: Weatherization Assistance Program — reduces energy costs for low-income households; ~32,000 homes weatherized per year with DOE funds U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) How do home energy tax credits, rebates, deductions, grants, and financing work together?	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
U.S. DOE — Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEEHRA) program status page; contact state or territory energy office U.S. Department of Energy (State and Community Energy Programs) When do installation dates determine eligibility for clean energy incentives?	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
AFDC Laws and Incentives by State U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
AFDC law record: California EV Charging Policies for Residential and Commercial Renters (discovery reference only) U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
AFDC law record: Illinois EV Charger Policies for Renters (discovery reference only) U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center Can I install an EV charger in a rental property, and what can my landlord require? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Charging Electric Vehicles at Home U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center Can an HOA or condominium prevent an EV charger? General guidance Do I need a permit, HOA approval, and utility approval for a home energy project? General guidance Do I need an electrical permit, a panel upgrade, and a special utility rate to charge an EV at home? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center How do I find the right permit authority for a home energy project? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Joint Statement on Reasonable Modifications U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Justice Disability-related structural changes, restoration, and payment duties including Section 504 Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? Joint Statement on Reasonable Modifications	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-13
Composting At Home (EPA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Practical methods for maintaining a home compost pile or bin. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? Backyard composting; avoiding rodents	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-13
ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder — special offers and rebates from ENERGY STAR partners (U.S. EPA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (ENERGY STAR) How do I verify that a state or utility rebate is still current before I rely on it? Title flt	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
EPA Soak Up the Rain: Rain Barrels U.S. EPA General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
EPA WaterSense U.S. EPA General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
Air-Source Heat Pumps \| ENERGY STAR U.S. EPA and DOE ENERGY STAR program Do I need a permit, HOA approval, and utility approval for a home energy project? General guidance When do I need to upgrade my electrical panel or service for solar, batteries, EV chargers, or heat pumps? General guidance Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? General guidance	United States	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
ENERGY STAR: Heat Pump Water Heaters (installation space guidance: 40-90 degrees F year-round, 1,000 cubic feet of air space; can cool the spaces they are in) U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
U.S. Fire Administration: Responding to Fires that Include Energy Storage Systems Using Lithium-ion Battery Technology are a New and Evolving Hazard (IAFF/UL residential ESS fire testing) U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) Can an HOA or condominium restrict a home battery? Home energy storage safety Can I install battery storage in a condominium or multifamily building, and who controls it? General guidance	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-13
16 CFR Part 429 — Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo) — official CFR XML How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? 16 CFR Part 429	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
18 CFR Part 292 — Regulations Under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (FERC) U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo) — official CFR XML Which rule controls your green home project? 18 CFR Part 292	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
FTC: Buyer’s Remorse and the Cooling-Off Rule United States Covered home and temporary-location sales, invited visits, and cancellation steps. How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? General guidance What should I check before signing a residential solar contract? Coverage, exceptions, and cancellation timing	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-14
15 USC 45 — Unfair methods of competition unlawful; prevention by Commission (FTC Act section 5) United States Code (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives) How do I check a contractor's license before hiring and file a complaint? § 5 How do I verify a solar contractor's license and file a complaint? § 5	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
16 USC 824a-3: Cogeneration and small power production United States Code (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives) Which rule controls your green home project? 16 U.S.C. § 824a-3	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-08-16
26 USC 25C: Energy efficient home improvement credit (text of laws in effect August 15, 2026, incl. termination subsection (i)) United States Code (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives) Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? 26 U.S.C. § 25C Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? 26 U.S.C. § 25C	United States	Tax authority	2026-09-22
26 USC 25D: Residential clean energy credit (text of laws in effect August 15, 2026, incl. carryforward (c) and termination (h); OBBB amendment history) United States Code (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives) Are the federal home energy tax credits still available in 2026? 26 U.S.C. § 25D Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? 26 U.S.C. § 25D	United States	Tax authority	2026-09-22
42 U.S.C. section 3604(f) — Fair Housing Act: refusal to permit reasonable modifications at the expense of the person with a disability is discrimination; in rentals, landlord may condition permission on restoration of the interior United States Code (U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Law Revision Counsel) Can a renter ask a landlord to allow a heat pump or other efficiency upgrade, and who pays? § 3604	United States	Federal agency guidance	2026-09-13

Utah · 1–13 of 13 — 13 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Utah Attorney General General guidance	Utah	Attorney general	2026-08-18
Utah Code	Utah	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Utah Code section 10-20-814 (Restrictions for solar and other energy devices; clotheslines expressly covered; effective 11/6/2025) Utah Code section 10-20-814 (Restrictions for solar and other energy devices) §§ 10-20-814	Utah	State statute	2026-08-16
Utah Code section 17-79-714 (Restrictions for solar and other energy devices; clotheslines expressly covered; effective 11/6/2025) Utah Code section 17-79-714 (Restrictions for solar and other energy devices) §§ 17-79-714	Utah	State statute	2026-08-16
Utah community-association solar rules and condominium property rules Utah Legislature Solar restrictions for community associations, grandfathering, and separate condominium property rights. Can a Utah HOA restrict rooftop solar? §57-8a-102(2), §57-8a-701, §57-8a-703; §57-8-7, §57-8-9	Utah	State statute	2026-09-14
Utah Office of Energy Development Title small	Utah	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Utah Public Service Commission General guidance	Utah	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Utah Code § 10-20-814 — Clothesline restrictions Utah State Legislature Allows land-use authorities to refuse certain plat or subdivision approvals when covenants prohibit reasonably sited solar collectors or clotheslines. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 10-20-814	Utah	State statute	2026-09-13
Utah Code § 17-79-714 — Clothesline restrictions Utah State Legislature Allows land-use authorities to refuse certain plat or subdivision approvals when covenants prohibit reasonably sited solar collectors or clotheslines. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? § 17-79-714	Utah	State statute	2026-09-13
Utah Code official keyword search control query "solar" (numFound: 95 - confirms search indexes the code) Utah State Legislature - Utah Code keyword search (solrproxy9)	Utah	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Utah Code official keyword search for "clothesline" (numFound: 2 - only sections 10-20-814 and 17-79-714) Utah State Legislature - Utah Code keyword search (solrproxy9) §§ 10-20-814, 17-79-714	Utah	State statute	2026-08-16
Utah Code Title 57 chapter list (official; shows chapter 13 Solar Easements and no clothesline chapter) Utah State Legislature - Utah Code Title 57 Title 57	Utah	State statute	2026-08-16
Utah State Tax Commission General guidance	Utah	Tax authority	2026-08-18

Vermont · 1–3 of 3 — 3 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
10 V.S.A. section 6605 (solid waste management; universal recycling) Vermont General Assembly § 6605	Vermont	State statute	2026-08-16
10 V.S.A. § 6605k Vermont General Assembly Requires food-residual separation and off-site handling or on-site management. Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles? 10 V.S.A. § 6605k	Vermont	State statute	2026-09-13
Vermont Act 149 of 2026 — amended 27 V.S.A. § 544 Vermont General Assembly Retains clothesline covenant protection and patio-railing exclusion; adds a distinct plug-in photovoltaic exception. Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines? 27 V.S.A. § 544(a), (c), as amended by 2026 Act 149 § 4; effective date § 6	Vermont	State statute	2026-09-13

Official source and homeowner questions

Jurisdiction

Source type

Recorded check

10 V.S.A. section 6605 (solid waste management; universal recycling)
Vermont General Assembly

§ 6605

Vermont

State statute

2026-08-16

10 V.S.A. § 6605k
Vermont General Assembly

Requires food-residual separation and off-site handling or on-site management.

Can an HOA restrict compost bins and compost piles?
10 V.S.A. § 6605k

Vermont

State statute

2026-09-13

Vermont Act 149 of 2026 — amended 27 V.S.A. § 544
Vermont General Assembly

Retains clothesline covenant protection and patio-railing exclusion; adds a distinct plug-in photovoltaic exception.

Can an HOA prohibit clotheslines?
27 V.S.A. § 544(a), (c), as amended by 2026 Act 149 § 4; effective date § 6

Vermont

State statute

2026-09-13

Virginia · 1–31 of 31 — 31 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Consumer Protection Home Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section General guidance	Virginia	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Virginia Code	Virginia	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
§ 55.1-1815. Access to association records; association meetings; notice Virginia Code §§ 55.1-1815.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-18
§ 55.1-1945. Books, minutes, and records; inspection Virginia Code §§ 55.1-1945.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-18
§ 55.1-1800. Definitions Virginia Code section 55.1-1800 (Property Owners' Association Act definitions) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 55.1-1800	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-1900. Definitions Virginia Code section 55.1-1900 (Condominium Act definitions) What is the difference between common areas, limited common elements, and separate interests? § 55.1-1900	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-18
Virginia Energy Virginia Department of Energy	Virginia	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Codes \| Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development General guidance	Virginia	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Board for Contractors \| Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors General guidance	Virginia	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Virginia Tax — homepage Virginia Department of Taxation General guidance	Virginia	Tax authority	2026-08-16
2006 Chapter 939 Virginia General Assembly Chapter 939	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-18
Virginia Code 55.1-1810 (solar devices; HOA restrictions) Virginia General Assembly §§ 55.1-1810	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia section 55.1-1951.1 (Installation of solar energy collection devices; Virginia Condominium Act) Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System Can I install battery storage in a condominium or multifamily building, and who controls it? §§ 55.1-1951.1 Who controls a condominium's shared roof, and how do I get approval for solar panels on it? §§ 55.1-1951.1	Virginia	State statute	2026-09-13
Code of Virginia - Chapter 18. Property Owners' Association Act Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Chapter 18.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia - Chapter 19. Virginia Condominium Act Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Chapter 19.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia - Chapter 3. Form and Effect of Deeds and Covenants; Liens Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Chapter 3.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia - Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Title 55.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia - Title 56 (full text) Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Title 56	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Code of Virginia - Title 56. Public Service Companies Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Title 56.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Virginia Law - Article 4. Virginia Solar Easements Act Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) Article 4, §§ 55.1-140–55.1-143. Article 4, §§ 55.1-140–55.1-143	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-1212.1. (Effective January 1, 2027) Installation of small portable solar generation devices Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-1212.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-137. Creation of solar easements Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-137.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-138. Contents of solar easement agreements Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-138.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-1820.1. Installation of solar energy collection devices Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-1820.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-1823.1. Electric vehicle charging stations permitted Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-1823.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-1962.1. Electric vehicle charging stations permitted Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-1962.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 55.1-2133.1. Installation of solar energy collection devices Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 55.1-2133.1.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 58.1-3661. Certified solar energy equipment, facilities, or devices and certified recycling equipment, facilities Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 58.1-3661.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
§ 59.1-196. Title (Virginia Consumer Protection Act) Virginia General Assembly, LIS (Code of Virginia) §§ 59.1-196.	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-16
Virginia Code § 56-594 — Net energy metering Virginia Legislative Information System § 56-594	Virginia	State statute	2026-08-26
Virginia SCC - Home Virginia State Corporation Commission General guidance	Virginia	Public utility commission	2026-08-16

Washington · 1–40 of 59 — 40 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Green building and solar resources — King County (solar permit process guide, residential solar-ready checklist) King County, Washington — Department of Local Services General guidance	Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Permits — King County Local Services (building, land use, green building and solar) King County, Washington — Department of Local Services General guidance	Washington	Local permit authority	2026-08-18
Washington L&I: electrical basics Washington Department of Labor & Industries What can happen when energy work was completed without a permit? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Washington RCW 64.38.062 (HOA solar) Washington Legislature RCW 64.38.062	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Washington RCW 64.90.365 — Common interest communities, exceptions Washington Legislature Application of specified common-interest-community protections to older communities, with exceptions and existing-document limits. Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? RCW 64.90.365(1)-(3) Can I install an EV charger in a deeded, assigned, leased, or shared parking space? RCW 64.90.365(1)-(3) Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? RCW 64.90.365	Washington	State statute	2026-09-13
Washington RCW 64.90.580 — Heat pumps Washington Legislature Heat-pump installation rights, restrictions, approval deadlines, and owner responsibilities. Can an HOA restrict a heat pump or mini-split? RCW 64.90.580(1)-(9) Where can I place my heat pump's outdoor unit, and what noise, permit, and HOA rules apply? RCW 64.90.580(1)-(5)	Washington	State statute	2026-09-13
Find Legal Help — resources to connect with an attorney; WSBA does not itself refer or advise Washington State Bar Association When should I contact a regulator, tax professional, engineer, electrician, or attorney for a green home project? General guidance	Washington	Government-backed national reference	2026-08-16
Energy Grants and Incentives for Homes and Buildings — Washington State Department of Commerce Washington State Department of Commerce — Energy Division General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Energy Division — Washington State Department of Commerce Washington State Department of Commerce — Energy Division (State Energy Office) General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
West Nile Virus Washington State Department of Health Who is responsible for rainwater drainage and mosquito control around my home? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Register as a Contractor — Washington State L&I Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) — Contractor Registration General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Washington Department of Revenue — homepage Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) General guidance	Washington	Tax authority	2026-08-16
Chapter 18.27 RCW — Registration of contractors Washington State Legislature RCW 18.27	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 19.27A RCW — Energy efficiency (state energy code) Washington State Legislature RCW 19.27A	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 64.32 RCW — Horizontal property regimes act (condominiums) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.32	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 64.34 RCW dispositions — Condominium act repealed by 2024 c 321 s 502, effective January 1, 2028 Washington State Legislature RCW 64.34	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 64.34 RCW — Condominium act Washington State Legislature RCW 64.34	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 64.38 RCW — Homeowners' associations Washington State Legislature RCW 64.38	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 64.90 RCW — Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Chapter 80.60 RCW — Net metering of electricity Washington State Legislature RCW 80.60	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 18.27.020 — Contractor registration required Washington State Legislature RCW 18.27.020	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.32.260 — Application of chapter (64.90 provisions applying to pre-2018 communities; 2025 c 119 effective-date note) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.32.260	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.38.055 — Governing documents—Solar panels (effective until January 1, 2028) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.38.055	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.38.057 — Governing documents—Drought resistant landscaping, wildfire ignition resistant landscaping (effective until January 1, 2028) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.38.057	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.90.010 — Definitions Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90.010	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.90.510 — Regulatory authority — Limitations (incl. solar energy panel protection) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90.510	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.90.511 — Governing documents — Unlawful restriction, removal Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90.511	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.90.512 — Drought resistant landscaping, pollinator habitat, wildfire ignition resistant landscaping Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90.512	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 64.90.513 — Electric vehicle charging stations Washington State Legislature EV charging installation protections, approval exemptions and deadlines, and owner responsibilities. Can I install an EV charger in a deeded, assigned, leased, or shared parking space? RCW 64.90.513(1)-(11)	Washington	State statute	2026-09-13
RCW 64.90.910 — Effective date (July 1, 2018) Washington State Legislature RCW 64.90.910	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 80.60.020 — Net metering availability — first-come, first-served basis Washington State Legislature RCW 80.60.020	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 80.60.030 — Net energy measurement, charges, and credits Washington State Legislature RCW 80.60.030	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 80.60.040 — Safety, power quality, and interconnection requirements Washington State Legislature RCW 80.60.040	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 82.08.960 dispositions — solar-related sales tax exemptions expired (wood biomass 2009; solar equipment 82.08.963 expired June 30, 2018) Washington State Legislature RCW 82.08.960	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 82.08.965 — Sales and use tax exemption (semiconductor manufacturing buildings; not a solar exemption) Washington State Legislature RCW 82.08.965	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) — official statutes portal Washington State Legislature General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Washington RCW 64.06.020 — seller's duty, format of disclosure statement, minimum information (current version effective until Jan 1, 2027; amended version effective Jan 1, 2027) Washington State Legislature What must a home seller disclose about solar panels, batteries, and permits? RCW 64.06.020	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
Washington Revised Code of Washington 64.04.150 (solar easements; definitions) Washington State Legislature What is a solar access law? § 64.04.150 What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? § 64.04.150	Washington	State statute	2026-08-16
RCW 19.27A.020 — State energy code: adoption by State Building Code Council; preemption of local residential energy codes Washington State Legislature (Revised Code of Washington) RCW 19.27A.020	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
RCW 80.60.010 — Net metering definitions (100 kW net metering system limit) Washington State Legislature (Revised Code of Washington) RCW 80.60.010	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18

Washington · 41–59 of 59 — 19 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
RCW 64.90.025: Applicability of local ordinances, regulations, and building codes Washington State Legislature (Revised Code of Washington, chapter 64.90, WUCIOA) RCW 64.90.025	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
RCW 64.90.090: Prior condominium statutes (chapter 64.34 does not apply to condominiums created on or after July 1, 2018) Washington State Legislature (Revised Code of Washington, chapter 64.90, WUCIOA) Chapter 64.34	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
Chapter 480-108 WAC — Electric companies — interconnection with electric generators (index) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 480-108	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
Chapter 51-11R WAC — Washington state residential energy code (index) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 51-11R	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 480-108-005 — Application of rules (commission-jurisdictional electrical companies) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 480-108-005	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 480-108-020 — Eligibility and technical requirements for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interconnection Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 480-108-020	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 480-108-030 — Application for interconnection (fees $100/$500/$1,000; Tier 1 timelines) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 480-108-030	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 480-108-050 — Completion of interconnection process (permits, inspection, permission to operate) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) WAC 480-108-050	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 51-11R-40610 — Section R406.1 Scope (additional energy efficiency requirements; no solar-ready provision) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) § R406.1	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 51-11R-40620 — Section R406.3 Additional energy efficiency requirements (credit system) Washington State Legislature (Washington Administrative Code) § R406.3	Washington	State statute	2026-08-18
WAC 296-46B-705: Interconnected electric power production sources. Washington State Legislature, Washington Administrative Code (WAC 296-46B, state electrical code) What permits and fire-safety rules apply to a home battery installation? WAC 296-46B-705	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
File a Complaint \| Washington State Attorney General Washington State Office of the Attorney General What records should I keep after an HOA, landlord, utility, or permit office responds to my request?	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Consumer Protection — Washington State Attorney General Washington State Office of the Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
How Home Insurance Works Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Insurance WA Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Insurance WA Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Insurance WA Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner What should I ask my insurer before installing solar panels or a battery? General guidance	Washington	State agency guidance	2026-08-16
Net Metering — Washington UTC Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) General guidance	Washington	Public utility commission	2026-08-16
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission — homepage Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) General guidance	Washington	Public utility commission	2026-08-16

Wisconsin · 1–10 of 10 — 10 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin General guidance	Wisconsin	Public utility commission	2026-08-18
Wisconsin energy and housing resources General guidance	Wisconsin	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 703: Condominiums Wisconsin Legislature Condominium definitions, property boundaries, common-element use and association powers. Can restrictions on platted land prevent solar panels in Wisconsin? §§703.02(2), (5), (10), 703.03, 703.09, 703.13, 703.14, 703.15(3)(b), 703.27	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-09-22
Wisconsin Statutes section 66.0401 (regulation relating to solar and wind energy systems) Wisconsin Legislature What is a solar access law? § 66.0401	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-08-16
Wisconsin Statutes §236.292(2): restrictions on platted land Wisconsin Legislature Restrictions on platted land that prevent or unduly restrict solar energy systems. Can restrictions on platted land prevent solar panels in Wisconsin? §236.292(2); history	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-09-22
Wisconsin Statutes: Solar energy system definition Wisconsin Legislature Solar-system definition incorporated by the platted-land and local-regulation provisions. Can restrictions on platted land prevent solar panels in Wisconsin? §13.48(2)(h)1.g.	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-09-22
Wisconsin Statutes section 66.0401 — solar and wind energy systems; restrictions on use prohibited unless conditions met Wisconsin Legislature, Revisor of Statutes Bureau Can a historic district design review stop or restrict rooftop solar? § 66.0401 Can restrictions on platted land prevent solar panels in Wisconsin? §66.0401(1m)	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-09-22
Wisconsin Statutes	Wisconsin	State agency guidance	2026-08-18
Wisconsin Statutes chapter 700 (official PDF; includes sections 700.35 and 700.41) Wisconsin Statutes What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? §§ 700.35, 700.41	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-08-16
Wisconsin Statutes section 700.35 (renewable energy resource easements) Wisconsin Statutes What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? § 700.35	Wisconsin	State statute	2026-08-16

Wyoming · 1–1 of 1 — 1 sources

Official source and homeowner questions	Jurisdiction	Source type	Recorded check
Wyoming Solar Rights Act Wyoming Legislature Beneficial-use solar property rights, local permits, priority, restrictions, and recording. What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one? §34-22-102–§34-22-106	Wyoming	State statute	2026-09-14

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Wyoming Solar Rights Act
Wyoming Legislature

Beneficial-use solar property rights, local permits, priority, restrictions, and recording.

What is a solar easement, and how do I create and enforce one?
§34-22-102–§34-22-106

Wyoming

State statute

2026-09-14

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