California is One Step Closer to a 100 Percent Clean Energy Future

EDF statement from Jayant Kairam, Director, California Clean Energy

(SAN FRANCISCO – May 31, 2017) By a vote of 25-13, the California State Senate successfully passed SB 100 today. The bill, introduced and authored by Senate Pro Tem Kevin de León, sets a goal to meet all of California’s electricity needs with renewable and zero-carbon resources by 2045. In addition, the bill would accelerate the state’s current target, requiring 60 percent by 2030. It will now move on to the California State Assembly for further discussion.

“California has built the world’s sixth largest economy on a foundational commitment to growing clean energy. This step is ambitious, but also establishes a vision of what is possible, continuing the state’s global leadership on climate action. We look forward to working with the State Legislature to ensure we construct a clean and balanced grid that fully integrates renewables, transitions away from gas resources, and creates jobs – all while delivering affordable and reliable power.”   

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