But now a dramatic expansion is about to begin as new building codes take effect jan.
Ca votes to require rooftop solar panels on new homes.
California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state.
11 2019 when the energy commission approved the requirement for solar panels on new homes it also gave builders the option.
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.
To require solar panels on almost all new homes.
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.
On wednesday the golden state became the first in the u s.
California votes to require rooftop solar power on new homes will wade bloomberg news bloomberg california became the first u s.
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.
California might not require solar panels on new homes after all nov.
1 2020 will be required to include solar systems as.
Most new units built after jan.