The recommended energy efficiency standards will be added to building regulations and requirements at some point this year.
California to require solar panel.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
But now a dramatic expansion is about to begin as new building codes take effect jan.
California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes the vote by the california energy commission again puts the state at the forefront of government controls over climate warming.
By now you might have heard that california passed a law requiring all newly built homes to be equipped with a solar power system.
The california energy commission approved a plan in a 5 0 vote requiring all newly constructed homes to have rooftop solar going into effect in 2020.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
The mandate is aimed at reducing california s overall greenhouse gas emissions.
The california solar mandate is part of an initiative by the california energy commission to have at least 50 of the state s energy produced from clean energy sources by 2030.