Ca Votes To Require Rooftop Solar Panels On New Homes

11 2019 when the energy commission approved the requirement for solar panels on new homes it also gave builders the option.

Ca votes to require rooftop solar panels on new homes.

California votes to require rooftop solar power on new homes will wade bloomberg news bloomberg california became the first u s. California might not require solar panels on new homes after all nov. 1 requiring all newly. 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.

California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state. 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. Most new units built after jan. 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.

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. But now a dramatic expansion is about to begin as new building codes take effect jan. The recommended energy efficiency standards will be added to building regulations and requirements at some point this year.