Energy/Water Conservation/Solar

Ukraine: In Odesa region, a condominium association received 40% savings due to thermal modernization of a building

"We started the energy modernization of the house back in 19. At that time, we had the highest tariff in…

1 week ago

The low-maintenance, eco-friendly lawn that will still impress your neighbors

This year, a Tasmanian yard that hadn’t been watered in 10 years and featured a dead brushtail possum won the…

2 weeks ago

What Can Be Done About Solar Panels? (FL)

If you are living in a Homeowners Association the Board or the Architectural Review Committee generally cannot prohibit the installation…

2 weeks ago

Industry groups applaud new energy codes set by HUD, USDA

The newly adopted code requirements are designed to strengthen efficiency requirements for new houses and multifamily units that are purchased…

2 weeks ago

Residential community will be the first with onsite greywater recycle/reuse system (HI)

After receiving approval from the Hawaii Department of Health and the City and County of Honolulu, Kuilei Place, a new…

3 weeks ago

House passes bill making it easier for condo owners to install solar (CT)

The bill serves as an expansion of the solar rights of members of common interest communities, which include condominiums, community…

3 weeks ago

New nationwide laws limit power of homeowners associations to dictate residents’ yards — here’s why it’s important

Across the U.S., a growing legislative trend is empowering homeowners to cultivate native plants in their yards, even when homeowners…

4 weeks ago

Bill advances to give condo owners a new way to buy into rooftop solar (HI)

Condo owners may have a new pathway to access benefits from rooftop solar.  The Hawai?i Senate is considering a bill…

4 weeks ago

Harnessing Sustainability: HOA Community Composting and Rainwater Harvesting Programs (CA)

In the global pursuit of sustainability, homeowners associations (HOAs) are taking the lead by adopting innovative practices to make their…

1 month ago

City of Chicago Adopts New ‘Cooling Ordinance’: What Do Chicago Community Associations Need to Know? (IL)

On June 22, 2022, the City of Chicago adopted a new ordinance commonly referred to as the “Cooling Ordinance”. The…

1 month ago