New legislation would make solar panels a requirement for new SF buildings

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http://kron4.com/2016/02/26/new-legislation-would-make-solar-panels-a-requirement-for-new-sf-buildings/

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — New legislation introduced Tuesday by San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener would require all new construction within the city, including residential and commercial buildings, to have solar panels installed.

The renewable energy ordinance would make San Francisco the first and only major city in the country to require the installation of solar panels on new buildings.

The legislature would also help push the city closer toward meeting its goal of having 100 percent of its energy come from a renewable source, according to Wiener’s office.”

“To fight climate change and achieve a clean energy future, we need to take decisive steps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,” Wiener said in a statement.

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1. You'd think Nevada would do this

but no, they have to make Warren Buffett richer.

[roody]

2. Way overdue, for many cities and states.