Model state electric decarbonization statute based on 2019 legislation enacted in Washington State, which commits that state to a retail electricity supply entirely free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
A significant show of Californian support for the United States to endorse an international Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty.
Establishes new climate targets, requiring the state to reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
2023 state budget allows NYPA broad authority to build new renewables, including agrivoltaics, and requires retirement of NYPA fossil fuel plants by 2030.
Outlining the roadmap towards 80 percent clean power by 2030 and 100 percent clean electricity by 2035, building on the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Requiring utilities in the state to provide electricity from 100% carbon-free sources by 2040, and at least 55% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2035.
Puts the state on the path to achieving 90% renewable energy and zero-carbon electricity by the end of 2035 and 95% by the end of 2040 as milestones to an eventual target of 100% by 2045.
Also requires, by 2045, that statewide GHG emissions are reduced to at least 85% below the 1990 levels -- meaning 15% of the emissions may be offset or captured.
Requiring 100% of the state’s electricity demand be met with renewable energy by 2033.
Officially sets a target of 2040 for having a carbon-free electricity supply.