Six States, D.C. Have 100% Clean Energy Goals by 2050

SUGAR LAND--September 27, 2019--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), six states and the District of Columbia have goals to obtain 100% of their power from clean energy sources by 2050. The states differ in what they term "clean energy." In some cases, this is defined as energy from only renewable sources, while in other cases, this can be defined as "carbon-free" or "carbon neutral," which can include nuclear or systems with carbon capture systems in place. Among the most recent states to set 100% clean energy goals are Maine, which in June set the goal of 100% renewable generation by 2050, and New York, which in June set the goal of 100% clean energy by 2040, with an interim target of 70% renewable generation by 2030. Within this article: Details of renewable energy projects in Maine and New York Companies featured: General Electric (NYSE:GE), Stantec Incorporated (NYSE:STN), NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE)