Ca To Force All New Homes To Have Solar Panels

The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.

Ca to force all new homes to have solar panels.

Lower emissions statewide lower energy bills and more solar jobs. California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses. The energy commission estimates that solar panels will save homeowners an average of 19 000 over 30 years but add roughly 8 400 to the upfront cost of a single family home probably pricing. Roughly 110 000 new housing units are built every year in california.

Overall 6 6 of california homes now have solar panels. Beginning in 2020 newly constructed homes must have solar panels which could be costly for homeowners. California law will require new homes to have solar panels by scott budman published december 27 2019 updated on december 27 2019 at 10 02 pm nbcuniversal inc. 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.