Richardson, Luke. “Solar News: California Sets 100% Renewable Target, Solar Growth Double the Rate of Coal Industry.” EnergySage. N.p., 24 Feb. 2017. Web. 13 Mar. 2017
California has recently just set a goal to be using 100 percent renewable energy by 2045. Coal has been overthrown in California and will be replaced by both solar and wind energy. California is only one of two states who have proposed 100 percent renewable energy plans.
By replacing coal with solar and wind energy, California will easily reduce their emissions. Solar and wind, at least at the moment, will not be able to produce enough electricity to power 100 percent of California. Hydro energy will likely also need to be added to reach the goal that was set.
It is very interesting to see goals like this being set as we will still be alive (hopefully) during this time and will be able to see (hopefully) the progress that is made. I’m glad a state like CA is taking the necessary steps to bettering the environment in any way they can.
I think this means nothing. We have been setting goals to go green for decades. I think this just gives false hope to a brighter future. We do not need goals we need things to be done now.
How is it possible to convert to using solar energy and wind energy to replace coal if Trump is attempting to have California rely on coal as our energy source?