Pathway 5.

Electricity Decarbonization → Phasing Out the Use of Fossil Fuels for the Generation of Electricity

5.7.1 State Fossil Phaseout Legislation Generally

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New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Increased the ambition of the state’s Renewable Portfolio standard to target 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040, effectively phasing out fossil fuels from electricity production.

New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Amends the state’s renewable portfolio standard to target 80% renewable energy by 2040 and 100% zero carbon energy by 2045, effectively phasing out fossil fuels from electricity production.

California’s SB 100

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

In 2018, California passed Senate Bill 100, requiring 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045, effectively phasing out coal and natural gas.