Starting in 2020, new home builds in California must come with solar panels. It is the first US state to require all newly built homes to use solar power. The rule applies to all three-storey homes or fewer in the battle against climate change. However, this does not mean that existing homes or dwellings that are undergoing renovations cannot […]
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Starting in 2020, new home builds in California must come with solar panels. It is the first US state to require all newly built homes to use solar power. The rule applies to all three-storey homes or fewer in the battle against climate change.

However, this does not mean that existing homes or dwellings that are undergoing renovations cannot contribute to environmental protection.
By making use of energy efficiently and effectively, houses produce fewer carbon emissions mitigating the negative impact on the environment.

1. Solar Energy Systems Are Now Affordable

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Years ago, the prices of solar panels were exorbitant making it expensive for homeowners to install sun-powered systems in their abodes for energy.

Back in 2010, the price of a residential photovoltaic (PV) system costs more than $50,000. In the last years, prices have gone down more than 60% with the average cost of a 6kW system ranging from a little over $16,00 to under $22,000.   

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