What The New Solar Requirement Means For Housing In California

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Friday, January 3, 2020 - 1:41pm
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As of Jan. 1, every new home or three-story residential building in California has to have its energy powered by solar sources.

Developers and builders have had a couple of years to prepare, but there are clear challenges, particularly for smaller companies. And how could it affect the prices in a state where a lack of affordable housing is already a deep concern?

To learn more about the impact already being felt and what it could be going forward, The Show talked to Dustin Mulvaney. He’s an Associate Professor at San Jose State University and author of "Solar Power: Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental Justice."

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