[RE-wrenches] black roof boots

[Joel Davidson]

Jeff,

I don't know if it helps, but just this morning I sent this below to some 
Southern California solar contractors. Email me if you want the letter.

Good news from a new CALSEIA member, Brad Bartz, ABC Solar. The Palos Verdes 
Art Jury http://www.palosverdes.com/homesassociation/restrictions.htm (no 
comment) was concerned about the aesthetics of his 3 PV projects because 
they used solar modules with blue cells and "silver" frames as compared to 
all black solar modules. Brad reports he "was able to pull the building 
permit from the Palos Verdes Estates Building department, over Art Jury 
objections of my Blue solar panels. Code 714 and the letter of intent from 
Assemblyman Wolk were known and respected by the city. The Art Jury has 
effectively been neutralized. With that being said, however, it does appear 
that the Art Jury is going to try and defend its turf. The Wolk Letter 
states clearly that aesthetics reasons are null and void. At this point 
(Brad is) waiting to see what they will do. The journalist from 
www.pvnews.com (local paper) said his story will be in tomorrow's paper."

Best regards,
Joel Davidson

----- Original Message ----- 
From: " Jeff Yago" <jryago at netscape.com>
To: "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] black roof boots


> Along this same thread, I have a large ground mounted residential system 
> proposal on hold because homeowner association has requested low 
> reflective glazing and all black frames on all modules. I have seen a few 
> dark bronze anodized aluminum frame modules over the years but would like 
> to see a list of which modules in the 175 to 200 watt range are available 
> with optional all black trim, frame, and background behind cells.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff Yago
>