Bill Text: GA HR693 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Residential developers and builders; offer solar energy system install; urge
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-03-29 - House Second Readers [HR693 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR693-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 693
By:
Representatives Drenner of the
86th,
Fullerton of the
151st,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Smith of the
122nd,
Williams of the
89th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
developers and builders of residential property to offer the installation of
solar energy systems; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
solar energy is a nonpolluting, renewable energy source; and
WHEREAS,
once solar panels or solar thermal collectors are installed, there are no
electrical expenses necessary to power them, they can last a lifetime, and they
require very little maintenance; and
WHEREAS,
solar power may be a more realistic option for some homeowners than running
large lengths of electrical wires to connect to a grid; and
WHEREAS,
solar power may also be an attractive investment due to the added value it gives
a home since with the current state of the housing market a solar power system
can help add to the desirability and resale value of a home as a home with a
fixed electric bill from solar is less expensive to live in and, thus, is very
appealing to potential buyers; and
WHEREAS,
because of its many advantages, solar power may easily become the most important
energy source of the future; and
WHEREAS,
it is important that developers and builders of residential property educate
potential buyers about the benefits of installing solar energy systems and offer
such buyers the option of installing such systems in their homes.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body urge developers and builders of residential property in Georgia to
offer the installation of solar energy systems.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Home
Builders Association of Georgia, the Georgia Mountain Home Builders Association,
the Home Builders Association of Northeast Georgia, the Greater Atlanta Home
Builders Association, the Home Builders Association of Middle Georgia, the Home
Builders Association of Midwest Georgia, and the Home Builders Association of
South Georgia.
