The california solar mandate is part of an initiative by the california energy.
Rthe solar panel for new home after 2020.
Traditional utility scale and rooftop solar panels have dominated the solar market until this point.
By now you might have heard that california passed a law requiring all newly built homes to be equipped with a solar power system.
And with good reason.
When most people hear the words solar power they instantly think of good ole solar panels on rooftops or in a solar farm in the desert.
The move adds to california s already robust.
2020 new solar technology where are we headed.
Starting in 2020 all new homes in california must come with solar panels.
We ve just published our 2020 ca solar mandate calculator to help you figure out what size solar system you will need under the new requirements.
The provisions add an estimated 10 000 to the cost of building a single family home including more than 8 400 for installing solar and roughly 1 500 for energy efficiency.