homeowner's insurance and pv [RE-wrenches]

[Jerry Caldwell]

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Wrenches;

I have a customer who has had a straight grid tied PV
system on her house for about two years.  She just got
a letter from her insurance company saying that her
policy has been cancelled and the only way to
reinstate the policy is to either pay $1000 extra per
year or remove the system.

She doesn't know how the insurance company found out
about her system.  When she called them to ask about
their decision to drop her policy they expressed
concern over damage from hail stones and the
possibility of fire because the panels get so hot.

Has anyone else had similar experience?  Is there any
legislation that could protect PV system owners in
situations like this?  I intend to bring this to the
attention of the national and Cal SEIA's.  I
appreciate any info y'all can share.

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Jerry Caldwell
NABCEP certified PV practitioner
Light Energy Systems
510-205-2798

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