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Proposition 7: Renewable energy generation
Chris Curry
Issue date: 10/30/08 Section: Voter's Guide
Proposition 7, if passed, would require electricity providers to produce a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. The proposition would mandate 2 percent yearly increases until it reaches 40 percent by 2020 and 50 percent by 2025. It would also give the Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission the ability to grant permits for power plant construction. This authority is currently held by local governments.
Those in favor of Proposition 7, as listed on the Secretary of State's Web site:
"Proposition 7 is a balanced solution that will reduce the rising costs of energy and limit the dangers of global warming, including increased wildfires, water shortages, threats to endangered species and illnesses from heat induced pollution."
Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies, Union of Concerned Scientists and the League of Conservation Voters:
"Despite its lofty promises, this measure will, instead, disrupt renewable energy development in California. While this initiative seemingly lays out a laudable goal, it is so poorly drafted that it would actually disrupt renewable energy development in California."
Those in favor of Proposition 7, as listed on the Secretary of State's Web site:
"Proposition 7 is a balanced solution that will reduce the rising costs of energy and limit the dangers of global warming, including increased wildfires, water shortages, threats to endangered species and illnesses from heat induced pollution."
Natural Resources Defense Council, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies, Union of Concerned Scientists and the League of Conservation Voters:
"Despite its lofty promises, this measure will, instead, disrupt renewable energy development in California. While this initiative seemingly lays out a laudable goal, it is so poorly drafted that it would actually disrupt renewable energy development in California."
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solar cali girl
posted 10/30/08 @ 11:01 PM PST
First, this article fails to point out that the EXPERTS in renewable energy support Prop 7, including 4 Nobel Laureates, David Freeman (the guy who ran SMUD, LADWP, the Tennessee Valley Authority and who advised Presidents Kennedy and Carter on energy policy), Dr. (Continued…)
Solar Cali Girl
solar cali girl
posted 10/30/08 @ 11:05 PM PST
First, this article fails to point out that the EXPERTS in renewable energy support Prop 7, including 4 Nobel Laureates, David Freeman (the guy who ran SMUD, LADWP, the Tennessee Valley Authority and who advised Presidents Kennedy and Carter on energy policy), Dr. (Continued…)
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