Its been 15 years since California regulators directed utilities to include renewables into their energy mix, and in that time, much progress has been made. The state is now targeting 50% renewable power by 2030 and could reach that much sooner.
But the report yesterday finds utilities well ahead of even interim targets, and possibly on their way to supply 50% green power within the next three years. CPUC Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen, who oversees the agency’s renewables standard proceeding, touted California’s position as a national leader on climate.
