On May 9, California became the first state to mandate solar panels for new homes. The provision, which won’t go into effect until 2020, is part of a bid by the state to cut energy use in new homes by more than 50%. But what are the long-term effects of the move? And will other …
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Solar Industry Reaction To White House Tariff Mixed
On January 22, the Trump administration shook up the U.S. solar industry. The administration announced a 30% tariff on solar panels manufactured overseas. According to CNBC, “A 30 percent tariff would be applied to imported solar modules and cells in the first year. In the subsequent three years, that number would decrease to 25 percent, …