Mandated

The use of photovoltaic panels is mandated

The 2025 update to California's solar mandate requires most new residential construction to include a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. This applies to single-family homes and low-rise multifamily buildings up to three stories. Title 24 of the California Energy Code locked this in back on January 1, 2020. This progressive ruling is the first of its kind in the US and is leading the nation to a cleaner energy. . All-Electric Homes Encouraged – The state is actively promoting fully electric homes, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and simplifies integration with renewable energy sources. While gas-powered systems are still allowed, the push for electrification is clear. [PDF Version]