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The Future of Renewable Energy in CA- Near Term

• Approaching 33% renewable electricity • Governor announced goal of 12,000 MW of

distributed generation• SB 1122 will launch later this year• LCFS = 10% reduction in carbon intensity of

transportation fuels• CA’s gas supply is still 99% fossil fuels and

91% from out of state

The Future of Renewable Energy in CA- Mid Term (2030)

•Governor Brown and SB 350 (de León) call for:50% Renewable Electricity50% petroleum reduction50% increase in energy efficiencyReduction in Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

The Future of Renewable Energy in CA- Long Term (2050 +)

• 80-90 % carbon reduction• Increased distributed generation and

local supplies for climate resilience• Flexible generation power + storage• Need renewable hydrogen for fuel

cells• Continue to diversify energy sources –

electrification plus decarbonized gas

The Future of Renewable Energy in CA -Why We Need a Renewable Gas Standard

• Flexible generation power and energy storage• Lowest Carbon transportation in

existence•Renewable hydrogen for fuel cells•Destroys methane and black carbon•Reduce landfilling, wildfire, pollution•Provide organic fertilizer and soil

amendments that help save water

SB 687 (Allen) – Renewable Gas Standard50 % Renewable Electricity

flexible generation powerEnergy storageLower cost, higher reliability RPS at 50%

50 % Petroleum ReductionLowest Carbon transportation fuelsCan replace ¾ of all diesel used in CAImmediate benefit for public health, air quality,

GHGReduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants

Methane from organic waste, livestock, landfills, etc.

Black carbon from wildfire

The Future of Renewable Energy in CA

THANK YOU

Julia Levin, Executive Directorjlevin@bioenergyca.org

510-610-1733

www.bioenergyca.org