Resource Pages
Related Links
- Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR)
- California Energy Commission: Local Government Assistance
- Climate Change, Land Use, And Infrastructure Web Portal
- California Association of Councils of Governments
- California Land-Use Planning Information Network (LUPIN)
- California State Parks - Office of Historic Preservation
- Governor's Office of Planning & Research
Renewable Energy in California - Institute for Local Government - Resources, Tools, and Technical Assistance
- Land Use Subgroup of the Climate Action Team
- Local Government Commission - Ahwanee Principles
- Local Government Environmental Assitance Network (LGEAN)
- New Solar Homes Partnership Program Local Government Toolkit
CALENDAR
State Law Resources
| Resource ID |
Date |
Document Title | Entity or Author | Description |
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| SL-1 | 2010 | California's Solar Rights Act: A Review of the Statutes and Relevant Cases | Energy Policy Initiatives Center, University of San Diego School of Law | The Solar Rights Act- a collection of laws which limits the ability of local organizations to restrict the installation of solar panels. This document provides an overview of these laws and related lawsuits. Specifically, it "discusses the ability of CC&Rs to restrict solar energy installations and how provisions of the Act limit the ability of local governments to restrict solar energy installations; provides information about the definition and use of solar easements; examines solar easements in new developments, as required and permitted by the Act." |
| SL-2 | 2009 | Solar Rights and Shade in California | Alvarez, Glassman & Colvin | This article summarizes the key provisions of the Solar Rights Act and Solar Shade Control Act, setting both Acts in context with the current green building movement. Those involved in green building should be aware of the interplay between these Acts and their likely impact on sustainable development in California.
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