Do New Builds Have To Have Solar Panels

Which represents around 3 100 builders across the state and 85 of all new single family and.

Do new builds have to have solar panels.

I know this is a problem for many people who have had solar panels fitted. We have the technology to build every new building in our communities with clean renewable energy. The minimum amount of solar power required by the new standards wouldn t be enough to meet all the needs of most homes. California is requiring all newly constructed homes to have solar panels starting in 2020.

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. If large trees hills or other buildings provide so much shade on the home s lot as to make solar impractical builders don t have to comply. So let s do it we cannot miss the opportunity to generate the renewable energy that comes with powering every new home with solar said bronte payne environment america s go solar campaign director. California to require all new homes to have solar panels starting in 2020 there will be intended and unintended consequences.

If you decide to purchase solar panels shop around and search for incentives. Installing solar on your new home will actually increase your property value. They would still have to draw some of their electricity from the power grid. Finally if you view your new home as an investment there s one more benefit you may not have considered.

Lower emissions statewide lower energy bills and more solar jobs.