The Californian Governor, Jerry Brown, this week signed a new bill which will require the state to produce 50% of its energy from renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, by 2030. So far, the state hasn’t seen blackouts or other major disruptions as it has ramped up renewable energy considerably since former state Sen. Byron Sher, D-Palo Alto, wrote the first law in 2003 requiring 20 percent renewable energy by 2017. The landmark bill means that a green energy transformation is due to begin, and for the next 15 years utilities companies will need to find ways to provide incentives to businesses and home owners to spread their energy consumption throughout the day. In California, where more than half of all electricity comes from renewables, it has been estimated that up to 30% could be generated using clean energy.
The Californian Governor, Jerry Brown, this week signed a new bill which will require the state to produce 50% of its energy from renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, by 2030. The landmark bill means that a green energy transformation is due to begin, and for the next 15 years utilities companies will need to find ways to provide incentives to businesses and home owners to spread their energy consumption throughout the day. In California, where more than half of all electricity comes from renewables, it has been estimated that up to 30% could be generated using clean energy.