SoCalGas Released a New Analysis that Examines the Complexity of Reaching CA’s Carbon Neutral Goal by 2045
SoCalGas released a new analysis that examines the complexity of reaching California’s carbon neutral goal by 2045. This analysis builds on existing climate models used in studies commissioned by state agencies, and the modeling work and results were independently verified by scientists at three leading research institutions. The analysis offers practical solutions for the hard-to-abate-emissions sectors and supports California’s climate and energy policies, including resilient and reliable electrification. I have attached a link to the op-ed that was released this morning https://calmatters.org/commentary/2021/10/clean-fuels-and-electrification-both-needed-to-meet-californias-climate-goals/ [calmatters.org] [calmatters.org].
For California policymakers and advocates, the implications are clear.
- First, the electric and gas systems aren’t competitors. Instead, they complement each other’s strengths. Electrification combined with zero-emissions fuels and carbon management delivers the most affordable, resilient, and technologically proven path to full carbon neutrality.
- Second, by leveraging existing natural gas infrastructure to deliver clean fuels such as hydrogen and to manage carbon, California can reach 100% net zero goals more affordably, more equitably and with less risk of power disruptions, customer conversion barriers, and technological limitations.
- Third, rapidly scaling up clean fuels initiatives today is vital to putting a clean fuels network in place in time to help California meet its climate goals. The faster stakeholders can collaboratively act to expand and accelerate clean fuels initiatives, the quicker California can decarbonize.
SoCalGas is making other transitions to help California meet the growing challenges associated with a changing climate.
We’ve begun purchasing 100% renewable electricity [linkprotect.cudasvc.com] from the grid for our facilities and we’re transitioning our entire vehicle fleet to zero emission cars and trucks by 2035.
We aspire to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions [linkprotect.cudasvc.com] in everything we do by 2045. As the nation’s largest gas utility, we are setting ambitious goals so we can lead the energy transition.
Moving quickly to maximize the benefits of a clean fuels ecosystem will provide California with the tools to moderate future costs, reduce risk, attract capital and maintain a reliable, resilient energy system.
