Monday, April 12, 2010, the Statesman Journal newspaper published in its Environment section "Neighborhoods Often Slow to Accept Solar Panels on Homes."
Environmental reporter Beth Casper spoke with residents of Salem, OR's Creekside Estates, who have created the community group Sustainable Creekside. According to the article, the group aims to promote renewable energy and sustainable living practices in their neighborhood, "one of the strictest homeowners' associations in Salem."
The issue arose when one of the residents sought approval to have solar panels installed on his home. After nine months of work with the HOA, the solar system will go up.
This is just one more example of how education and outreach efforts by a few go a long way toward promoting sustainable living benefits for the many.
The link to this article can be found at www.statesmanjournal.com.
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