Many countries and cities are promoting renewable energy. San Diego is the second largest region in the United States which generates electricity from solar energy. A research has been conducted in order to further increase the use of renewable energy in the day to day running of the municipality. (Article extracted from Solar Crunch, May8, 2016).
The city announced a new plan that details its ambition to manage the city’s renewable energy to 100 per cent by 2035. The vision was laid down in a 74-page document called Climate Action Plan. “San Diego is a leader in innovation and sustainability. By striking the right balance between protecting our environment and growing our economy, San Diego can support clean technology, renewable energy, and economic growth,” the plan reads. It has five “bold strategies” to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that harm the environment.
The project presents ideas on how renewable energy can be used to operate buildings, as well as ideas on waste management, the production of clean energy, clean public transport and also touches on the theme of climate resilience.
The city plans to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gas by 50 per cent in 2035; which is yet another ambitious goal it has set. The San Diego plan also talks about the potential of job creation in the manufacture and installation of renewable energy equipment such as solar panels.
San Diego is not the only city that has declared its ambition to go 100 per cent renewable for the next two decades. Costa Rica is running 99% on electricity generated from renewable energy. Sydney, San Francisco and Vancouver have made similar commitments and many others will be very interested to see whether or not they will succeed. A lot of persons are wishing them success in what they do.
