California has become the first state in the country to require that all new houses have solar panels.
California to require solar panel.
By now you might have heard that california passed a law requiring all newly built homes to be equipped with a solar power system.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
The mandate is aimed at reducing california s overall greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
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.
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.
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.