USA, Nevada: New Legislation Would Require 50% Renewables by 2030

Nevada Senator Proposes 50% Renewable Portfolio Standard (North American Windpower)

Sen. Chris Brooks

State Sen. Chris Brooks, D-Nevada, has introduced legislation that would increase Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to 50% by 2030.

The bill would ensure the Silver State’s electricity providers meet at least 50% of customers’ energy needs with clean, renewable sources – including wind, solar and geothermal – by 2030.

It also sets a goal of producing electricity from zero-carbon emission resources, equal to 100% of the state utilities’ sales, by 2050. Nevada currently requires 20% of its electricity to come from renewable energy sources, with that target increasing to 25% by 2025.

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