Pennsylvania needs to push toward renewable energy

On June 12, a group of 300 Pennsylvanians converged on Harrisburg to promote 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. House Bill 2132 and Senate Bill 1140 already has bipartisan support. Our efforts convinced at least five new legislators the importance of sponsoring this legislation. My representatives, Sen. John Rafferty and Rep. Becky Corbin, are among the co-sponsors. “Thank you.”

Contact your senator and House representative to find out where they stand on these bills. If they are already sponsoring the bill, thank them; or educate them on the importance of getting on-board.

Why we need to transition to 100 percent renewable by 2050: climate change, air pollution and water pollution to name a few areas. It’s important to start now to keep up with the degree of rising temperatures before the tipping point is reached. Many new jobs will be created as this transition is implemented.

Philadelphia, Allentown, Pittsburgh and Phoenixville have committed their support to make this happen in their community, in addition to major companies and colleges and universities. We have the technology to reach these goals; all we need now is the will. This statewide initiative is being promoted by PennEnvironment, Sierra Club and many other environmental organizations; it’s also a worldwide effort.

A bill has been introduced by Sen. Merkley in the U.S. Congress, but in this administration we know that nothing will happen. Let’s make it happen in Pennsylvania.

To appreciate the scope of this initiative, Google 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 and be amazed…