The Lake Havasu City Council has approved an exception to the 15 foot height restriction that will allow Solar Panels to be installed on roof tops provided they are no more than 3 feet above the current height limitation which is in place for most of the city. The set back limitations for the panels on the roof will be two feet from the edge.

This exception to the height restriction was not universally accepted by members of the community however it was passed by unanimous vote of City Council. In my opinion, this is a huge step forward.

Solar power generation opens many new business opportunities for Lake Havasu City. Utility companies in Arizona are mandated to provide at least 15 percent of their electric energy supply from renewable or alternative sources by the year 2025.

Presently Lake Havasu City has several homes equipped with Solar Panels. These homes are “net zero”, which means they are providing as much energy to the system as they require to function.

We all need to be responsible for our environment, be it by simply conserving water and using curb side recycling or by using Solar Energy. Let’s all do our part and contribute to a better world for everyone.