Hawaii governor Linda Lingle signed a bill into
law June 26 that requires the installation of solar water heating systems in
homes starting in 2010.
Hawaii governorLinda Linglesigned a bill into
law June 26 that requires the installation of solar water heating systems in
homes starting in 2010. The new law prohibits issuing building permits for
single-family homes that do not have solar water heaters.
State Sen.Gary Hooser (D-Kauai-Niihau) first introduced the measure five years
ago when he said a barrel of oil cost just $40. Since then, the cost of oil has
more than tripled.
Hooser stated both the environment and the economy would benefit. “I’m hoping
this will start a trend nationwide,” he told the Associated Press.
