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CALIFORNIA'S
RENEWABLE FUTURE
WHERE DOES OUR ENERGY COME FROM?
The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act pushes for clean energy, air, and greenhouse gas reduction by increasing the use of wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and other renewable energy sources[1]. Although the act may allow for the transition away from crude oil extraction and consumption, it does not enforce ending new leases on land for fracking in order to secure these energy goals. Renewable energy production in California surpasses that of crude oil but the margin is small.
WHAT RENEWABLE ENERGY IS PRODUCED IN CALIFORNIA?
As technology advances, renewable energy becomes more available and affordable. California’s vast and varying landscape and development allow for many kinds of renewable energy.
SOLAR
The most common form of renewable energy produced in California. It is available for large scale farming as well as individual installation. [2]
WIND
The water consumption savings from wind projects in California total more than 3.4 billion gallons of water per year
The wind power installed in California will avoid over 7.8 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, the equivalent of taking 1.7 million cars off the road. [3]
BIBLIOGRAPHY
[1] California Energy Commission. “Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act - SB 350.” California Energy Commission, California Energy Commission, www.energy.ca.gov/rules-and-regulations/energy-suppliers-reporting/clean-energy-and-pollution-reduction-act-sb-350
[2] “Solar.” California Renewable Energy, www.californiarenewableenergy.org/new-page-33.
[3] “Fast Facts about California Wind Energy.” CalWEA, www.calwea.org/fast-facts.
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