Key points still debated regarding California renewable energy goals

Los Angeles Times by Marc Lifsher | Aug. 29, 2009 (News Report)

Environmentalists, unions and utilities seem to accept the governor?s goal of getting a third of electricity from renewable sources. They just differ on how to get there. At the State Capitol, boosting the use of solar power, wind generators and other renewable energy sources is seen as a boon for both the environment and the economy in electricity-hungry ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 28, 2009 - 10:20 PM PDT
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 by Derek Hawkins - Aug. 29, 2009
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 by David Wojick - Aug. 29, 2009

The story focuses on one controversial aspect of a large law that may never pass at all. The broader context should at least be mentioned. The story gives a mistaken impression that this is the only issue.

The CA utilities are no where near meeting the 2010 goals, which is noted. That this makes it highly unlikey that they will meet the proposed, drastically higher goals for 2020, is not even suggested. As usual, the LA Times has green blinders on. This is bad journalism.

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