Choose the obstruction type
Start with the kind of obstruction you are facing. Use the matching letter, then send a clear report if the problem continues.
Solar denied or moved
HOA denial, architectural review delay, rear-roof-only demand, street-visibility objection, neighbor approval demand, or repeated resubmittals.
Use HOA letterPermit delay
Unclear corrections, moving-target plan review, no code citation, fire pathway confusion, structural demands, or portal silence.
Use city letterInterconnection delay
Delayed permission to operate, meter delay, transformer upgrade demand, export limit confusion, battery setting dispute, or no application status.
Use utility letterSunlight blocked
Tree, shrub, second-story addition, new structure, future development, or lack of a recorded solar easement threatening production.
Review shade lawsBefore you contact us
SolarRightsAct.com is a public education project, not a law firm. We cannot provide legal advice or represent you in a dispute. But your experience may help identify patterns of solar obstruction that deserve public attention, better education, and stronger rights.
The strongest reports are specific. Tell us who blocked the project, what they said, what rule they cited, how long it has taken, what it cost, and how the restriction affected solar production or battery backup.
What to include in your email
Suggested email template
Subject: SolarRightsAct.com Solar Obstruction Report — [City, State]
Hello SolarRightsAct.com,
I am reporting a solar obstruction issue at [city, state]. The project is located at [general property type, not full address if you prefer privacy at first]. The obstruction is coming from [HOA / city / county / utility / neighbor / other].
The project is [solar only / solar plus battery / ground mount / carport / commercial / nonprofit / other]. The application was submitted on [date]. The current problem is [describe the denial, delay, correction, utility status, upgrade demand, shade problem, or requested redesign].
The written objection says: “[paste exact language if available].”
The obstruction has caused [delay / added cost / production loss / redesign / battery limitation / missed deadline / other]. I have attached or can provide [denial letter / permit comments / HOA emails / utility screenshots / plans / timeline].
I understand SolarRightsAct.com is an educational resource and not a law firm. I am sharing this for public education and pattern documentation.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Best contact method]
Privacy and safety note
Keep the first email focused. Avoid sending sensitive personal information. If documents contain account numbers, personal data, private financial information, or unrelated legal material, consider redacting those details before sharing.