Governor Brown has New Opportunities for Climate and Clean Energy Leadership in Final Year
Reactions to Governor Brown’s 2018 State of the State address from Environmental Defense Fund
In his State of the State address, California’s Governor Jerry Brown today highlighted the state’s bipartisan climate leadership and ambitious clean energy standards.
“We are grateful that Governor Brown continues to be a tireless climate champion, and under his leadership California has demonstrated to the world that you can reduce carbon emissions and grow the economy at the same time. Investments from California’s cap-and-trade program are an important tool to continue driving these emission reductions while also fighting dangerous local air pollution and providing important co-benefits for California’s most impacted communities.”
- Quentin Foster, Director, California Climate
“Governor Brown’s fierce leadership brought California to the forefront of energy innovation. With ambitious goals to catapult clean energy and to create a western regional grid during his last year in office, his legacy will live on through a cleaner energy system, cleaner air, and a strong economy powered by good local jobs for all Californians. We look forward to carrying this work forward to build a sustainable future for the Golden State.”
- Lauren Navarro, Senior Policy Manager, California Clean Energy
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