The bill stated that the government’s aim is to reduce pollution of air, water and land, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to ultimately eliminate the use of fossil fuels and other polluting and dangerous forms of energy.
It also aims to increase energy security by reducing reliance on imported sources of energy and to maximize renewable energy production in the Commonwealth.
In order to increase the deployment of renewables, the government has also decided to stimulate public and private investments in clean energy and energy efficiency projects.
Besides, the aim is also to create jobs by harnessing local workforce, business leadership and academic institutions to advance new technologies.
The government has outlined proposal to establishthe Clean Energy Transition Task Force to integrate the goal of 100% renewable energy throughout the operations of the state government.
Pennsylvania State Senator Charles T. McIlhinney Jr. Said: “Clean, renewable energy holds the key to promoting a healthier environment, a stronger economy and a brighter future for future generations.
“The first steps in that process are developing a workable, realistic plan to transition to 100% renewable energy sources and ensuring our workforce is prepared to face the challenges of the new energy economy.”
Pennsylvania House of Representatives member Christopher M. Rabb said “The vast majority of scientists agree: Climate change is real. And you don’t have to be a scientist to notice its effects. We’ve seen so many weather extremes in recent years, including Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Irma and Maria. Those last three all happened just last year.
“The changing climate will force us to move some bases, and it threatens to increase instability around the world. As the bipartisan American Security Project says, climate security is national security.”
