The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
California to require solar panels.
A new california law set to take effect in 2020 is expected to make the price of new homes in the state thousands of dollars more expensive.
The mandate is aimed at reducing california s overall greenhouse gas emissions.
The recommended energy efficiency standards will be added to building regulations and requirements at some point this year.
A long awaited change to california s regulations on the handling of solar panel waste is expected to take effect later this year with implications that could shape the developing u s.
But now a dramatic expansion is about to begin as new building codes take effect jan.
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 state s energy commission is expected to approve new energy standards that.
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.
There s no question that solar power is entering the mainstream but california is about to give it a giant boost.
The california energy commission estimated its rooftop solar requirement would save the average single family home about 35 per month with mortgage payments rising but energy bills falling even.
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.
California has become the first state in the country to require that all new houses have solar panels.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
California will still require rooftop solar panels on new homes at least for now.
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California might not require solar panels on new homes after all.