Another Voice: What homebuilders need to know about the solar mandate


More than 2,400 homes were built in Sacramento last year. That’s more than any California city north of Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Finance. Roseville was close behind. This robust new home market is about to experience a culture change.

New homes permitted after Jan. 1, 2020, must have solar energy systems installed on them during the construction phase. This mandate has some impact on architects, who need to design solar-friendly roofs that meet the new code, but it…

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