Our Dangerous Energy Addiction
California is heavily dependent on energy resources that pollute our air and harm our environment. Nearly 90 percent of the state’s electricity comes from unsustainable sources including coal, natural gas, nuclear power and large hydroelectric dams. When transportation and heating needs are added in, California is shown to depend on fossil fuels to meet 80 percent of its total energy needs, 40 percent coming from oil and 40 percent from natural gas. More.
Finally! Congress Extends Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credit
The federal tax credits apply to renewable technologies including wind and geothermal power, large-scale solar plants as well as rooftop solar photovoltaic and solar hot water systems. Businesses as well as individuals qualify. The tax credits are a critical driver in meeting the state’s renewable energy goals, including the Million Solar Roofs Initiative.
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