Los Angeles Community College District commits to 100% renewable energy by 2030

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has committed to meeting all of its energy needs with 100% clean renewable energy by 2040. The Clean Energy and Sustainability Resolution, signed on Wednesday by the Board of Trustees, also includes a shorter term goal to transition to 100% renewable sources of electricity by 2030.

With this announcement, LACCD joins the University of California, Berkeley, in committing to 100% renewable energy for all uses, as well as the entire University of California system in committing to all-renewable electricity.

LACCD’s resolution builds on California’s Senate Bill 100, which established a statewide goal of generating 100% renewable and zero-carbon electricity by 2045.

In response, Environment California research and policy center director Dan Jacobson released the following statement:

“By taking this step toward 100% clean and renewable energy, LACCD is driving progress and showing us all that what just a few years ago was considered a pipe dream is possible. We know that we need to transition our whole economy to renewable energy to ensure a cleaner, healthier future. Leadership from colleges and universities can help pave the way. Congratulations and thank you to LACCD!”

News item from Environment America

Original Source: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020/07/los-angeles-community-college-district-100-percent-renewable/