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.
California solar panels new homes.
Beginning in 2020 newly constructed homes must have solar panels which could be costly for.
This progressive ruling is the first of its kind in the us and is leading the nation to a cleaner energy future.
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.
Recently california became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses.
How many new homes will get solar after jan.
California lawmakers on wednesday officially approved a measure that mandates all homes built in the golden state in 2020 and beyond be solar powered.
Overall 6 6 of california homes now have solar panels.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.