Solar Blog Posts

The KPVA Official Rule-Solar Panels currently prohibits solar solar energy systems in KPVillas. The articles listed below are short Blog posts related to homeowner efforts to have the KPVA Board consider a Rule change.

Solar: News & Updates

In KPVillas

In KPVillas, what will you find? A series of questions ( PDF ) invite you to explore the neighborhood, with links to relevant content at...

Aug 18, 20241 min read

New Indiana Law Restricts HOA's Total Prohibition of Solar Panels

New Indiana state law, House Enrolled Act 1196, creates a pathway for people in restrictive HOA's to go solar. While the law still...

Mar 21, 20222 min read

New Indiana Law Restricts HOA's Total Prohibition of Solar Panels

KPVA Board: Solar Panels Prohibited

The KPVA Board voted not to change the extant Official Rule-Solar Panels, which prohibits solar panels on any lot, at the Board's January...

Jan 10, 20221 min read

A Simple Caret Would Suffice

Keep it simple. Add a caret symbol with a mere three words to the extant Satellite Dishes rule: "All satellite dishes and solar panels...

Jan 9, 20221 min read

Changing the Solar Rule...To What?

If the KPVA Board considers a Rule change, to what would the Rule change? Having examples would certainly yield a more informed decision...

Dec 19, 20211 min read

Solar Co-op Discount Until December 31

Homeowners in northern Indiana seeking to install solar energy systems at a discounted rate can participate in a local co-op that is...

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Yet Another Solar Benefit

Solar energy already serves homeowners in KPVillas. Solar pathway lights, for example, help owners and visitors safely navigate their...

Dec 6, 20211 min read

Letter to KPVA Board-2021 Nov 19

Dear KPVA Board, During the 2021 Annual Meeting, at the request of homeowners the Board announced a Solar Panel Committee to compile...

Dec 5, 20212 min read

Try This: Trust Your Eyes

Walk or drive from the gate on Huntington to the gate on Gumwood, hugging the right curb the whole time. Along the way, look at the...

Nov 21, 20211 min read

Independent Solar Panel Report for Board & Homeowners

At the 2021 KPVA Annual Meeting, the Board called for a committee to compile information on solar panels and issues related to solar...

Nov 20, 20212 min read

Independent Solar Panel Report for Board & Homeowners

Introduction to Solar Panels

The KPVA Solar Report is an informational document about solar panels and issues requested by the KPVA Board at the 2021 Annual Meeting. ...

Nov 20, 20211 min read

Solar Solution for HOA

A solution exists whereby some homeowners can install solar energy systems that maintain the appearance of the neighborhood. Consider a...

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Soul-ar Energy

Think outside the boxy panel. At Crossroads Solar in South Bend, IN, it starts with this mission: "Domestically produce high-quality...

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Solar Panel Comments and Replies

As the community discusses Official Rule-Solar Panels (which currently prohibits all solar panels), questions and misconceptions and new...

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Let's Get Informed Together

At the 2021 Annual Meeting, the KPVA President stated the Board would form a solar panel committee and was seeking volunteers.

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Solar Dialogue at Annual Meeting

Having written a letter to each KPVA member about eliminating Official Rule-Solar Panel, a homeowner requests dialogue about solar arrays...

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Candidate Sites for Solar Arrays

Google Project Sunroof visually suggests homesites within Knollwood Park Villas that have suitable sunshine to merit solar panels. All...

Nov 16, 20211 min read

HOA Rules

HOA Rules (PDF)

Nov 16, 20211 min read

Disclaimer

Disclaimer:

KPVillas.org is an independent website that does not represent the opinions or initiative of any HOA or Board. An official HOA site is at KnollwoodParkVillas.org.