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California Gives Final OK To Require Solar Panels On New Houses (npr.org)
Solar panels will be a required feature on new houses in California, after the state's Building Standards Commission gave final approval to a housing rule that's the first of its kind in the United States. From a report: Set to take effect in 2020, the new standard includes an exemption for houses that are often shaded from the sun. It also includes incentives for people to add a high-capacity battery to their home's electrical system, to store the sun's energy. "These provisions really are historic and will be a beacon of light for the rest of the country," said commissioner Kent Sasaki, according to The Mercury News. "[It's] the beginning of substantial improvement in how we produce energy and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels."
The rule marks a new phase in California's environmental policies, which have often set trends and established standards nationwide. The state has set the goal of drawing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources and sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The solar panels rule was initially endorsed as part of the state's Green Building Standards Code by the California Energy Commission back in May.
The rule marks a new phase in California's environmental policies, which have often set trends and established standards nationwide. The state has set the goal of drawing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources and sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The solar panels rule was initially endorsed as part of the state's Green Building Standards Code by the California Energy Commission back in May.
That's because they look better on actual houses, rather than in trailer parks. You need to get out more.
Am too typical stereotypical Californian. Name is Rex Doobieson and live just south of San Francisco in Los Angeles. In mornings surf in Pacific Ocean before going to day job as rookie cop with mismatched partner. In evenings eat tacos like all good Californians. Too am against solar panels on house. For one, panels too easily damaged by vodka. For another, too easily broken by bears. Repair costs would be many hundreds of dollars (thousands of rubles.) Why use solar when can use good clean energy like oil products from Gazprom?
You are not alone. This is not normal. None of this is normal.
"Set to take effect in 2020, the new standard includes an exemption for houses that are often shaded from the sun."
I'll be forming a company to plant full sized shade trees in new developments so they can be exempted. /s
Name one california regulation or government over reach? Name one? Waiting?
Requiring solar panels on new homes.