This week the California Assembly passed Senate Bill 100, which would require 100% of the state's electricity to come from renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045. Effectively, this would end the burning of fossil fuels for electricity.
Current law requires the state to reach 50% renewable electricity by 2030. If Senate Bill 100 is signed by Governor Brown, California would become the world's largest economy to commit to 100% clean electricity. (With a GDP of $2.7 trillion, California has the fifth largest economy in the world.) UPDATE: Brown signed the bill on September 10, 2018.
Lawmakers said that it was important for California to continue its pioneering efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. California is already feeling the impact of climate change with intense wildfires ravaging many areas of the state. A poll found that 76% of Californians supported the 100% clean energy target, including 53% of Republicans.
The bill advanced with broad support from environmental, faith, social justice, public health, and business leaders.
Current law requires the state to reach 50% renewable electricity by 2030. If Senate Bill 100 is signed by Governor Brown, California would become the world's largest economy to commit to 100% clean electricity. (With a GDP of $2.7 trillion, California has the fifth largest economy in the world.) UPDATE: Brown signed the bill on September 10, 2018.
Lawmakers said that it was important for California to continue its pioneering efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. California is already feeling the impact of climate change with intense wildfires ravaging many areas of the state. A poll found that 76% of Californians supported the 100% clean energy target, including 53% of Republicans.
The bill advanced with broad support from environmental, faith, social justice, public health, and business leaders.
Photo: https://ca100.org/
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