The law in California will make Lancaster the first in the United States with zero energy consumption

The city of Lancaster, California, became one step closer to becoming a city with zero energy consumption. This means that the city has a high efficiency and can produce energy from renewable sources and to consume it in equal amounts during the year.





According to the decree, which was recently extended by the city Council, all new homes must be equipped with solar panels or have taken other steps to reduce the amount of energy consumed. The ultimate goal is to create a city with a truly sustainable future.



"This is a big step for Lancaster, we intend to become a city with zero consumption of energy," said mayor R. Rex Parris (R. Rex Parris) in a statement.

"A zero energy consumption extends the previous order [which obliges to install solar system], so that new homes built in Lancaster, will now not only environmentally friendly, but will have zero impact on the environment, while reducing energy costs for homeowners."





The proposed order requires that all new houses built in 2017 and later chose one of three options for the use of energy: install photovoltaic panels to provide two watts of energy on each square foot; to pay to prevent climate change, which will lead to a discount for the cost of the energy produced; or choose a combination of both.

Already developed the required technical and economic justification for regulation, which is necessary before you obtain approval from the California energy Commission. All the processes for approval, expected to be completed by the end of the year. published

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

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