California has set a goal of phasing out electricity produced by fossil fuels by 2045 under legislation signed Monday by Gov Jerry Brown.
Brown, who has positioned California as a global leader in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, approved the measure as he prepares to host a summit in San Francisco of climate change leaders from around the world starting Wednesday.
The renewable energy measure would require California's utilities to generate 60 per cent of their energy from wind, solar and other specific renewable sources by 2030. That's 10 per cent higher than the current mandate.
The goal would then be to use only carbon-free sources to generate electricity by 2045. It's merely a goal, with no mandate or penalty for falling short.
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