Solar Panels Mandatory On New Homes In California @senseicat
California has always been associated as a progressive state and the trend continues with the introduction to this new legislation . The implementation of solar panels has tremendous environmental effects as well as tremendous savings to homeowner's pocketbooks.
The state of California is poised to become the first US state to make solar panels a mandatory addition to most newly-built homes.
The state’s Energy Commission will be voting on the legislation next week. If approved, then the measure will go into full effect for any buildings over 3 stories tall in 2020.
According to CR Herro, vice president of environmental affairs at real estate development company Meritage Homes, the measure is expected to save the homeowner up to $60,000 over the course of 25 years.
The measure is also expected to contribute to the Energy Commission’s goal of making all newly-constructed residential buildings reach net zero energy by 2020, meaning that their solar output offsets their total gas and electricity usage. Newly-constructed commercial buildings will be projected to reach net zero energy by 2030.
California has already enjoyed a bright history with solar energy in the past – one year ago, the state received so much sunshine, energy prices dropped into the negative. And before that in 2016, California broke a solar record by producing enough solar energy to generate over 6 million homes, which is twice as much as the state was producing two years previously.
If approved, this newest piece of legislation would be yet another stepping stone for the Golden State’s fight against climate change
It was really a great thing to implement. I have always had this fancy for the US. You guys seem to be constantly growing in all areas. Many countries and states have not come to discover the importance of solar energy on the environment.
With the implementation of this, noise pollution will get to be reduced. Environmental pollution that comes from burning fuels will also cease and many other things.
It's a good thing. I hope many others emulate that.
Is a good initiative, hoping the system keep change to improve our ecology, nice new. Thx! M
Great initiative and post. I am hoping WA state really takes the reign with these programs as well.
Thanks for the quality info sir!
it would be great free energy
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But not so much like California @senseicat
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