Governor Proposes Increasing Standard For Renewable Portfolio to 50 Percent

摘要

California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) Jan. 5 proposed increasing the state's 33 percent renewable portfolio standard to 50 percent over the next 15 years and cutting petroleum use in cars and trucks in half over the same period. He also called for making heating fuels cleaner and doubling the efficiency of existing buildings. Brown announced the new ambitious climate policy goals in the inaugural address and state of the state message he delivered after being sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term.