Comments on: Am I allowed to put solar panels on my home/business in Plano Texas? http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:01:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: tomar82403 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas/comment-page-1#comment-3348 tomar82403 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:29:59 +0000 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas#comment-3348 The actual jurisdiction lies with the building department. The answer to your question is you are allowed - but you will need a permit to install which will allow the building department to inspect your structure. Just like you cannot repair your roof without a building department permit so too, with any add on. The building department will want to be sure your roof and structure can support the weight and wind refraction that may occur. Most likely the company or product vendor will be able to advise you best. Although even with current energy cost that are skyrocketing - you may still want to wait on the solar panel. Wind turbines for homes have gone through a large metamorphosis lately as too, solar energy. You may regret not waiting for technology to catch up with the times. If you can hold on for a year or two - you will most likely find far more efficient alternative energy sources as well as significantly less expensive. Good Luck! Tom A Sr. Construction Project Manager Albion, MI<br><b>References : </b><br> The actual jurisdiction lies with the building department. The answer to your question is you are allowed – but you will need a permit to install which will allow the building department to inspect your structure. Just like you cannot repair your roof without a building department permit so too, with any add on.

The building department will want to be sure your roof and structure can support the weight and wind refraction that may occur. Most likely the company or product vendor will be able to advise you best.

Although even with current energy cost that are skyrocketing – you may still want to wait on the solar panel. Wind turbines for homes have gone through a large metamorphosis lately as too, solar energy. You may regret not waiting for technology to catch up with the times. If you can hold on for a year or two – you will most likely find far more efficient alternative energy sources as well as significantly less expensive.

Good Luck!

Tom A
Sr. Construction Project Manager
Albion, MI
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]]> By: Rightside http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas/comment-page-1#comment-3347 Rightside Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:45:59 +0000 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas#comment-3347 You should call a company that installs solar panel systems. They will do the evaluation, best location, return on investment, and apply for any rebates that are available from the state.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.electricitybid.com/electricity/index.php/2007/06/13/building-a-free-solar-panel-system-to-power-your-home/ You should call a company that installs solar panel systems. They will do the evaluation, best location, return on investment, and apply for any rebates that are available from the state.
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]]> By: dbHARMesq. http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas/comment-page-1#comment-3346 dbHARMesq. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:20:59 +0000 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas#comment-3346 Check with the Chamber of Commerce in Plano, and also the Better Business Bureau there.<br><b>References : </b><br> Check with the Chamber of Commerce in Plano, and also the Better Business Bureau there.
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]]> By: jcgimp11 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas/comment-page-1#comment-3345 jcgimp11 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:59 +0000 http://www.solar-empire.net/solar-panels/am-i-allowed-to-put-solar-panels-on-my-homebusiness-in-plano-texas#comment-3345 Sure, why not. Whole Earth Catalog is a good start.<br><b>References : </b><br> Sure, why not.
Whole Earth Catalog is a good start.
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