California prides itself as an Eco state. A state that is taking great strides to reduce air pollution and be environmentally conscience. This can be seen in a number of different ways, California has some of the strongest automotive smog laws in the union and the strongest industrial smog laws. California is one of the leaders in giving rebates for more efficient energy use like florescent bulbs, efficient appliances and heat pumps, energy rebates for adding solar or wind power to your home or business. There are also “Green Laws” that penalize heavy users of power.

In the automotive industry California promotes Eco thinking by giving rebates for hybrid and electric cars. There are also laws in place to push manufacturers into producing more of these electric vehicles. California is also the first to start encouraging businesses to offer EV charging stations.

Not all of these laws complement each other though. (more…)