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“ Today , 63 cities [ in the US ] are committed to transitioning to 100 % clean energy . Nearly 200 mayors have individually signed onto Mayors for 100 % Clean Energy , signalling their belief that clean energy is still a priority ”
Jodie Van Horn Director of Ready for 100 make the application of such sources increasingly more viable .
“ We have a collective responsibility to ensure that as we scale the energy economy , the benefits of renewable energy are fairly and equitably shared across our communities ,” Van Horn explains . “ We are witnessing unprecedented changes to our energy system driven by customer demand and renewable technology costs coming down more quickly than anyone expected .
“ More than 70 % of the world ’ s energy experts agree that transitioning to 100 % clean energy is achievable . When it comes to achieving that target , no two cities will get there in exactly the same way . They must not only asses which resources are most available , but what values will ultimately guide their plans . The transition to 100 % clean energy is an opportunity to put power back in the hands of the community and ensure that this is where our new energy system is rooted . In doing that , we are pursuing a world that is both climate-safe and more just by addressing not only how we power our society , but who has power in our society .”
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