Climate Change

“Once again and alleluia, California is leading the way for the world on clean energy, conservation and efficiency. The folks in Sacramento are showing that CA can give a boost to the economy, put people to work and keep us healthy and safe at the same time. No one is left out of this plan.  It also demonstrates God’s call to serve the poor by addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities. At California Interfaith Power and Light we applaud the Climate Leadership legislation.”

“Smart transportation and energy policies have resulted in California consumers saving money right now, and the savings will continue to grow if we adopt the next generation of low-carbon policies. Sending a strong signal that California is committed to transition fully to a low-carbon economy will help spur the investments we need to get there.”

“Senator De León’s leadership is an important step forward in protecting our environment, economy, and vulnerable communities. This effort to align our state’s policies to reflect our governor’s ambitious goals for renewables, energy efficiency, and petroleum use demonstrates how our leaders are working together to move climate action forward in California.”

“California’s commitment to renewable energy is bringing real jobs and economic development to local communities throughout the state. The solar industry alone employees more people than the state’s utilities combined. By creating a new set of policies to spur development through 2030, California will reap real economic benefits."

"The California Environmental Justice Alliance supports the bold climate policies of the Senate leadership. Low-income communities and communities of color have borne a disproportionate burden of pollution for too long, and these policies will equitably reduce emissions in all communities while bringing good jobs to communities that most need them. California needs a strong renewable energy mandate to get to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030 with a clear roadmap to transition off of fossil fuels."

"Valley CAN applauds Senator De Leon for his visionary stance on climate change. We know from experience the urgent need for community based environmental programs that bring real jobs to disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley."

“Addressing climate change is a significant challenge and represents an important opportunity for California. The adoption of electric vehicles is a key component to reaching our state’s clean air goals and driving the innovation that will bring more high paying jobs to California. ChargePoint looks forward to our continued partnership with California's state legislators to help maintain our leadership position in technology, innovation and environmental stewardship.”

"Enacting the Senators' progressive proposals will give Californians much cleaner air by slashing emissions from dirty fossil fuels; we look forward to working with the Legislature to ensure that these bills benefit those Californians who suffer the most from pollution, climate change and poverty."

"As one of the most desirable places in the nation to live, start a business, and have a family, Orange County is ideally positioned to be front and center in the new clean technology economy. We look forward to working with California's legislative leadership to take bold steps to put our state in a position for further investment and job creation, to reduce our dependence on conventional combustion power plants, and to employ the most beneficial technology available in order to reduce greenhouse gases and other pollutants."

"Cleantech San Diego was founded on the premise that in the cleantech economy, sustainable business practices are viable only if they make financial sense. Eight years later, Cleantech San Diego's membership includes private, public, and academic member organizations that are backing this movement and proving the case. When we help cleantech businesses succeed, it’s not only good for the planet and future generations, it also makes sense for our collective bottom line. I applaud California’s legislative leaders for empowering our state’s innovative clean technology marketplace."