Recent warnings about the dangers of overreliance on petroleum have come from an unlikely cast of characters, including former presidential candidate Ron Paul, business magnate T. Boone Pickensand even a Saudi prince (who warned against his nation’s over dependence on oil exports).
It may cost you more to turn on the lights starting September 1. San Diego Gas and Electric is raising rates for some households and most businesses. High energy users, or about 25 percent of SDG&E customers will see some increase on their bills.
California legislators need to start looking beyond 2020 if the state is to meet its carbon emission reduction goals, according to a Next 10 report released this week.
The state aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 80 percent from 1990 levels by 2050.
California has a goal of reducing emissions 80-percent from 1990 levels by 2050. The study by the non-partisan group says a number of changes will be needed if the goal is to be met.
California policies that have that at first glance seem to have little to no connection to petroleum use actually provide incentives that drive demand for oil use artificially high in the state, according to a new report from the nonprofit, nonpartisan group Next 10.
California is a leader on the renewable energy front: utilities are well on their way to meeting the 33 percent RPS mandate, rooftop solar power is growing like crazy, and there are big desires to electrify transportation via High Speed Rail.
