Governor Brown Makes History by Signing Bold Clean Energy Targets into Law
EDF statement from Diane Regas, Executive Director
(SAN FRANCISCO – October 7, 2015) California Governor Jerry Brown made clean energy history today by signing Senate Bill 350 (SB 350 – De León), one of the strongest renewable power mandates in the country. SB 350 builds on California’s long legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship, requiring the state to double down on energy efficiency and draw half of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 while paving the way for more clean energy to be integrated throughout the regional electric grid.
“Governor Brown and our legislative leaders are transforming the energy system today to help the world turn the corner on climate change tomorrow. SB 350 is a winning formula for communities, businesses, and the environment, and will serve as a model for other leaders around the country and the world.”
· Diane Regas, Executive Director, Environmental Defense Fund
With more than 3 million members, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships to turn solutions into action. edf.org
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