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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Mar. 20, 2013

9th Circuit backs federal regulators who hindered efforts to finance solar panels in homes

An innovative program to help Californians make environmental upgrades to their homes was dealt a blow by a federal appeals court Tuesday when it backed a move by regulators that seriously hobbled the effort.


By Fiona Smith


Daily Journal Staff Writer


An innovative program to help Californians make environmental upgrades to their homes was dealt a blow by a federal appeals court Tuesday when it backed a move by regulators that seriously hobbled the effort.


Cities and counties in California have pioneered an effort to help overcome the high upfront cost of measures such as installing solar panels and energy efficient windows by financing the expense...

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