Santa Monica to require net-zero homes from 2017, first in the world to do so

Classic Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Santa Monica, 2012

Among U.S. states, California continues to lead the way in policies that aim to cut carbon emissions. The Golden State has ambitious emission-reduction targets, and has implemented policies for both transportation and energy to achieve them. But the city of Santa Monica has just done something unprecedented—even for California. DON’T MISS… …read more