Proposal aims for half of all new dwellings in 10 years
Since we live in sunny So. Cal, we found this article over at MSNBC quite interesting. State officials would like to see half of all new homes built running on solar energy within 10 years. Considering the recent energy issues the state has been facing, it's actually not a bad idea.
"California officials are proposing that half of all new homes in the state be running on solar energy in 10 years, an effort spurred by $100 million in annual incentives paid for by electricity consumers.Link: MSNBCThe move comes three years after the state suffered through an energy crisis that left utility customers paying off billions in debts incurred when wholesales electricity rates hit record-high levels.
The plan proposes that the state give rebates to home builders who install solar panels on new homes, and incentives for installing panels on existing homes, according to a California Environmental Protection Agency draft unveiled this month."