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The California Assembly voted in favor of SB 100, a Senate bill that sets the state on a path toward 100% renewable energy generation. The legislation establishes a new target of obtaining 60% of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and reaching 100% clean and renewable energy by 2045. Governor Jerry Brown has thirty days to sign the bill.
SB 100 proposes transitioning from dirty fuels, such as gas, to 100% clean and renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal. This is a proposed amendment to California's Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS). The RPS is a regulatory standard requiring a specific amount of energy to come from clean and renewable sources, such as solar and wind.
“This is a crucial moment for California, the country, and the world. While Donald Trump abandons reality by ignoring the climate crisis and the incredible growth of clean energy, California is stepping up to lead the transition to a 100% clean economy. Millions of homes and businesses will be powered entirely by renewable energy by 2045, if not sooner,” says Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club environmental organization.
More than beaches and surfers
These bold targets are creating thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars across the state. According to the Department of Energy, more than 500,000 people work in California's renewable energy sector – a figure that far surpasses any other U.S. state. Unlike coal, renewable energy jobs have a positive growth outlook.
Furthermore, the state boasts the fifth-largest economy in the world, proving that strong clean energy targets and environmental safeguards are a recipe for a stronger and more inclusive economy.
California has been making ambitious commitments. Among other initiatives, it has already stated it could ban gas and diesel cars by 2030 and aims to fine restaurants that offer plastic straws to customers. The hope is that the wealthiest and most populous U.S. state will serve as an example for others.
Via CicloVivo.
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