| Green Energy: State Senate Approves Ambitious Clean-Energy Mandate |
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Los Angeles Times The state Senate on Thursday approved a measure requiring California utilities to buy 33% of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources by the year 2020, with supporters arguing it will help recharge the economy by creating jobs. State Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) said his legislation, which now goes to the Assembly, will help the state meet both environmental and economic goals. "This is a measure that can help us right now with clean air, help us right now to address climate change… and right now we can begin to create the jobs that this state so desperately needs," Simitian said during a floor debate on SB 2X. Full Article |
Why a Solar Bill of Rights?
- From 2002-08, fossil fuels got $72B in federal subsidies. Solar received less than 5 times that number.
- 92% of Americans think it's important to develop & use solar energy.
- Oil & gas operates on 13M acres of public land. Solar has been approved for 0.
- Each state has different standards for connecting solar to the grid.
- Not all solar customers are paid retail rates for excess electricity generated.
- Learn more about the Solar Bill of Rights
