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.
California to require solar panel.
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.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
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.
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California has become the first state in the country to require that all new houses have solar panels.
But now a dramatic expansion is about to begin as new building codes take effect jan.