Solar Bill, Ab 1470 Advances to Governor's Desk

Sacramento, California [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] The California Legislature took a giant step toward bringing about a mainstream solar power market. At 2:21 am yesterday, the California Assembly voted on concurrence with the Solar Water Heating and Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470-Huffman). The bill would launch the nation's largest solar water heating program, creating a $250 million fund to provide rebates to homeowners and businesses who invest in solar water heating technologies.