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 to require solar panel.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
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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.
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 mandate is aimed at reducing california s overall greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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.