Senate Democrats embraced new climate change goals Tuesday by adopting Gov. Jerry Brown's call to increase the use of renewable energy to 50 percent in 15 years and adding their own initiatives.
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon and fellow Democrats said they want to increase statewide renewable electricity use to 50 percent, use half as much gasoline on the road, and make buildings twice as energy efficient by 2030.
The legislation also would require the state's two major pension funds to divest from coal companies and establish a committee to advise the governor and Legislature on how to create clean energy jobs.
February 10, 2015
