Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The note argues that solar panel mandates on new construction projects are a necessary and sensible approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving climate goals, but their implementation must include provisions to protect vulnerable communities and address environmental justice concerns. While such mandates face legal and political challenges, the benefits of decreased emissions and energy independence outweigh the costs, particularly when paired with measures like community solar systems, incentives, and exemptions.
Disciplines
Energy and Utilities Law | Energy Policy | Environmental Policy | Law | Oil, Gas, and Energy | Science and Technology Law
Recommended Citation
Emily Glazier,
Shining Light on Policy: The Case for Solar Panel Mandates on New Construction Projects,
31
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
433
(2025).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol31/iss2/5
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