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Come 2020, new residential buildings in California will be equipped with solar panels. That’s because the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted in May to require all new single- and multi-family buildings of three stories or fewer to incorporate solar photovoltaic systems.

As solar gets more attention, clients may start asking you about how it works, the pros and cons of the technology and whether it’s right for them.

This March, Brad Inman held a special event for industry leadership called Disconnect in the Desert. During this multi-day session at the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, brokers, agents, and CEO’s engaged in passionate discussions about current and future disruptions to our industry. 

As solar PV gets more attention, you may be wondering if it’s right for you. Before talking with a solar company, understand the basics.

You already know that trees bring aesthetic, economic, and environmental benefits. Look to the Vibrant Cities Lab’s Urban Forestry Toolkit to find ways to make convincing arguments about the advantages of trees, bring more of them to your area, and motivate your local government to invest in and care for them.