With Net Zero Energy Goal, Solar Leads the Charge

The 90.86 vacant acres zoned for a solar farm are located on West 6th Street in Rio Linda.

RIO LINDA, CA—​Due to the California Public Utilities Commission implementing the California Long-Term Energy-Efficiency Strategy Plan for new residential buildings to be net zero energy by 2020 and new commercial buildings to be net zero energy by 2030, demand for cost-effective and efficient renewable sources of energy will be an accelerating trend in the future. With California leading this renewable energy revolution, it will be a top growth industry spurring increased demand for solar power.

In many respects, Northern California is leading that charge. Most recently,​ escrow closed on 90.86 vacant and solar-ready acres located on West 6th Street in Rio Linda, south of West Elverta Road. The four Sacramento County parcels sold were approved by the county in 2010 for a 10 megawatt solar farm. The seller was Bernik Family Trust.