The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
California new solar panel law.
California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses.
They have already met that requirement.
We ve just published our 2020 ca solar mandate calculator to help you figure out what size solar system you will need under the new requirements.
The california solar mandate is part of an initiative by the california energy.
The mandate which comes from the california energy commission cec will take effect in 2020 making solar power even more common in a state that already boasts about half the country s solar generating capacity.
How california s incredible new solar panel law is historic for green energy the new groundbreaking law is a game changer for green energy.
The california energy commission s action is expected.
This progressive ruling is the first of its kind in the us and is leading the nation to a cleaner energy future.
California regulators wednesday approved a historic plan to mandate rooftop solar panels on most new single family homes built in the state.
By now you might have heard that california passed a law requiring all newly built homes to be equipped with a solar power system.
Part of the motivation for the new policy is california s.
Starting in 2020 all new homes in california must come with solar panels.
Earlier this month california became the first state to require all new homes to have solar power.
The california energy commission introduced the california solar mandate which requires rooftop solar photovoltaic systems to be equipped on all new homes built on january 1 2020 and beyond.
Claudia geib may 10th 2018.
Existing law requires california utilities to generate 33 percent of their electricity from renewable sources like solar wind and geothermal power by 2020.
Beginning in 2020 newly constructed homes must have solar panels which could be costly for homeowners.
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.