California Boosts Renewable Energy Standard
In its newly adopted scoping plan to implement AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) committed to boost the percentage of the state's electricity generated from clean, renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to 33 percent. A 33 percent renewable energy standard would set a new national precedent. When the standard is codified by the state legislature, it will be the most far-reaching renewable energy standard in the country.
UCS took a major role in the coalition effort that called for more renewable electricity in the state's comprehensive scoping plan for AB 32. UCS developed a widely distributed fact sheet, presented testimony to CARB, and recruited other groups and clean energy businesses to make their views known. UCS activists also sent thousands of messages to CARB in support of the 33 percent standard.
UCS is working with both houses of the California state legislature to craft a strong renewable energy standard reform bill to ensure that all electric utility service providers obtain at least 33 percent of their electricity from clean, renewable sources.
