How many new homes will get solar after jan.
Ca to force all new homes to have solar panels.
California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses.
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.
Beginning in 2020 newly constructed homes must have solar panels which could be costly for homeowners.
Lower emissions statewide lower energy bills and more solar jobs.
Overall 6 6 of california homes now have solar panels.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
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.
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.