New California law takes hard stance on renewable energy
Half of electricity must come from renewable energy sources by 2030
The state of California took a big step forward this month, putting laws in place that will propel the use of renewable energy in coming years.
.@JerryBrownGov signs landmark legislation by @kdeleon to #ActOnClimate #SB350: http://t.co/C4WmqwFXKa pic.twitter.com/mD4PtAICND
— Gov. Brown Press Ofc (@GovPressOffice) October 7, 2015
On October 7, 2015, California Governor Edmund Brown Jr. signed SB 350 into effect, a bill that
sets hard renewable energy goals for California in the next 15 years.
“California has taken groundbreaking steps to increase the efficiency of our cars, buildings and appliances and provide ever more renewable energy. With SB 350, we deepen our commitment.” Governor Edmund Brown
SB 350 specifically lays out goals that include doubling the rate of overall energy efficiency in California buildings and also generating half of California’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.
Solar, Wind, Hydro
The bill has a clear focus on renewable power sources, so solar power, wind energy and hydro power should all play a role leading up to 2030. New development of both solar power plants and wind power plants is likely.
California Senator Kevin de Leόn, the author of the bill, spoke of the wide-ranging effects that SB 350 will have on all California communities in the coming years.
[California] is laying the groundwork for a healthier and sustainable future for all of our families. We are showing the world through innovation how we can transition and increase access to renewable energy while cleaning up the air we breathe, especially in our most polluted communities.” Senator Kevin de Leόn
#SB350 puts us on track to generate half of our electricity from renewable sources and double the energy efficiency of our buildings by 2030
— Kevin de Leόn (@kdeleon) October 7, 2015
