| Solar Power For Homes Home Page California Renewable EnergyRenewable energy is becoming more than just a trend in several countries all around the world, and there are several states in the U.S. that are adopting these practices as well. It has been determined that about 50 percent of the U.S. will be able to use alternative forms of energy on a regular basis in the future, and states like California are leading the way when it comes to 'green' building practices for homes and businesses. California renewable energy is fairly easy to come by, since the state has a number of natural resources. Almost 12 percent of the electricity and energy that is used in the state comes from completely natural sources such as the sun, wind, and water. And, there are a few plants that use geothermal and biomass facilities in order to provide certain businesses and plants in the state with electricity. There are three major wind purchase areas in California, which are locations that use turbines to direct the wind to residences and commercial buildings that use 'green' forms of electricity. These wind farms came about primarily as a result of the oil shortages that were quite common in the 1970's; factory owners and state commissioners started to see that a number of the state's natural resources were being depleted, so alternative methods were more seriously explored. California renewable energy has been used by the residents for quite some time, since the area is generally sunny and solar power can be used on a regular basis. In January of 2006, The California Solar Initiative was created, which was a big help for families that were using traditional electricity by wanted to 'go green.' The initiative created a rebate program for individuals and families that were using the utility company for electricity, so that money would be saved in the long run and fossil fuels will be preserved. Starting in 2007, The energy commission in California allotted for $400 million to be used for new residential building construction. This will allow for more homes to include solar energy, and will provide the funds for solar panels and speciality windows that will reduce the use of coal or fossil fuels for traditional electricity. Hydropower is also an important part of California renewable energy. There are a number of smaller 'parks' that offer water-powered electricity to a number of neighborhoods in the state, and it is estimated that this will be more common in California by the year 2025. And, by next year (2010), Senate Bill 107 that was passed in California requires that at least 20 percent of the state to be powered by alternative forms of electricity. If you want to get more information on the solar designs, wind electricity, or geothermal efforts that are being made in the state of California, you can visit the state's website to find out more about the government's timeline for making the state more 'green'.
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