California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a US$15 billion package to fund programmes to tackle drought and climate change in the state. While two bills relating to solar were included, major commitments to energy and transport have been deferred to 2022.
Hailed as the largest in California’s history, the climate package contains 24 bills focused on climate and clean energy efforts, drought and wildfire preparedness. Bill AB 1124 focuses on solar energy systems, while SB 757 is concerned with consumer protection and solar improvements.
