California became the first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new houses.
Ca to force all new homes to have solar panels.
How many new homes will get solar after jan.
California to require all new homes to have solar panels starting in 2020 there will be intended and unintended consequences.
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.
Lower emissions statewide lower energy bills and more solar jobs.
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.
The law requires all new homes to have solar panels.
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.