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May 17, 2018

First in nation requirement for solar in new homes

Earlier this month the California Energy Commission adopted new building standards that will require new construction projects to include smart residential solar photovoltaic systems.

Brian J. Nese

Partner
Stoel Rives LLP

Email: brian.nese@stoel.com

Brian co-leads the energy team at Stoel Rives LLP and is a partner in the firm's Energy Development group.

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Sarah E. Kozal

Associate
Buchalter APC

Email: skozal@buchalter.com

UCLA SOL; Los Angeles CA

Sarah is in the firm's Energy Development group.

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First in nation requirement for solar in new homes
Workers install solar panels on the roof of a house in San Leandro, Dec. 9, 2013. (New York Times News Service)

Beginning in 2020, nearly all new residential (and some commercial) development in California will be required to incorporate onsite solar generation to help offset its energy consumption. Earlier this month the California Energy Commission adopted new building standards that will require new construction projects to include smart residential solar photovoltaic systems (solar PV), among other updates intended to increase energy efficiency. While California has long be...

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