California Legislature Steps Up Big for Solar

renewableenergyworld.com 17 Sep '13, 4pm

California Legislature Steps Up Big for Solar

On average, the sun shines in Sacramento, California, 265 days a year. Well, it looks like even more clear skies and sunny days ahead as the state wrapped up its legislative session on a high note. Four significant solar-related bills were approved by the State Senate and State Assembly — and all four are expected to be signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. These bills will help to foster the continued growth of solar generation in California , which already ranks #1 in the nation in total installed solar capacity with 3,761 megawatts (MW) — three times more than any other state. What’s more, solar now provides nearly 44,000 good-paying jobs across the state, while saving money for hundreds of thousands of Californians on their utility bills. Here’s a quick recap of the legislation: AB 217 (Bradford): Extends funding beyond 2016 for the California Solar Initiative low-i...

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