Alternative energy, especially in the form of solar power is sure to stay in the market across the world. With the gasoline prices going up, costs for solar power are falling across the Bay Area. Thanks to public pressure, as it will not only provide an alternative solution, but also help go eco-friendly.
12 of the 40 cities have lowered fees on permits to install solar panels on homes! The average cost of permitting solar panels in the region has fallen from $652 to $446, which is a drop of more than 31% since October.
Cupertino Mayor Richard Lowenthal said,
We want people to do solar; so we’re giving them a break… We were under some pressure. Our residents were reading the articles and asking us to reduce the fee.
Via: Mercury News
