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.
Victory! Environment California-sponsored Solar Water Heating Bill Passes
The California Legislature has taken yet another
giant step toward bringing about a mainstream solar power market. At 2:21 am on September 11, 2007, the
California Assembly voted on concurrence, passing the Solar Water Heating and
Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470-Huffman). The bill would launch the nation’s largest solar
water heating program, creating a $250 million fund to provide rebates to homeowners
and businesses who invest in solar water heating technologies over the next ten years.
For more information, visit our Solar Water Heating page.
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