Ca Votes To Require Rooftop Solar Panels On New Homes

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.

Ca votes to require rooftop solar panels on new homes. The recommended energy efficiency standards will be added to building regulations and requirements at some point this year. On wednesday the golden state became the first in the u s. California might not require solar panels on new homes after all nov. Solar roof mandate 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.

1 2020 will be required to include solar systems as. To require solar panels on almost all new homes. State on wednesday to require solar panels on almost all new homes sending the clearest signal yet that rooftop power is moving beyond a niche market and becoming the norm. The energy commission voted in may 2018 to require that most new single family homes as well as multifamily residential buildings up to three stories be built with solar panels.

California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state. California votes to require rooftop solar power on new homes will wade bloomberg news bloomberg california became the first u s. 11 2019 when the energy commission approved the requirement for solar panels on new homes it also gave builders the option.