LONDON, Oct 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Extracting more fossil fuels is not the solution to energy poverty in Africa, as it would worsen the "climate crisis" for which Africans are already paying "with their livelihoods and their lives", Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate said.

This means renewable sources often produce too much power when it is not needed and not enough when it is, which in California's case led to pleas from officials for residents to stop using energy at times there was a shortfall.

But Dr Chalmers stood by the lack of energy price relief in the budget despite calls for the government to pass on some of the money it's banked from soaring export earnings.





Speak with your home insurance company in advance to see how adding solar panels will affect your coverage. Although panels can still generate energy in cold or shaded areas, extreme cover is unfavorable.











Own or rent





Ask your landlord if installing solar is permitted at your home if you rent.










Home location





Solar power captures energy from the sun, so sunlight is essential for an effective array.
















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HOA rules





HOAs cannot ban solar panels in Houston due to Texas solar rights laws, but your neighborhood could have rules around the placement or aesthetics of solar panels.










Home insurance





Your home insurance may go up by adding solar panels to your home, but it's important to insure your investment. The roof's size and slope are also a factor in how many solar panels are required, which will affect the productivity of the solar array.













Houston solar power FAQs

















Are solar panels in Houston required on new houses? Look into your HOA agreement to see if any restrictions apply. New homes in Houston are not required to have solar panels.

















No. However, as of April 2021, all new homes are subject to Houston's Solar Ready provision.










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Trusted solar installers will analyze roof quality and age to include any needed repairs when creating an initial solar panel quote. According to The Houston Chronicle, autoconsumo zaragoza the Solar Ready provision means "developers must incorporate the potential for their installation in the future into their plans." 

If not, you can consider community solar programs like Arcadia to use solar energy and possibly see savings on your electric bill.