Great news out of Texas: Georgetown is about to become the first city in the state to be powered
100 percent by renewable energy:
The city’s electrical utility is planning to announce Wednesday that it is signing a deal with solar developer SunEdison for 150 megawatts of solar power beginning in 2016.
Combined with a 2014 deal with wind developer EDF, the city of 54,000 north of Austin says it now has enough renewable power under contract to cover its customers’ entire electricity needs.
This trend of cities committing to 100 percent renewable power is incredibly encouraging, especially in the South:
On its website, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lists 12 municipalities that have made commitments to 100 percent renewable power. Some, like Burlington, Vt., have already achieved the goal. Others have a longer-term view. San Diego is not planning on reaching 100 percent until 2035.
“We have not found another municipal utility in the state or in the South doing this,” Georgetown spokesman Keith Hutchinson said.
And guess what? It's not only better for the environment, it's cheaper:
In Georgetown, the cost of 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity runs $114 a month. That is $5 less than the average Texas customer pays, according to federal data.Let's hope more cities across the nation follow in the footsteps of Georgetown and
Burlington, Vermont.
This Texas city is going 100 percent renewable energy
Saving money by going to clean energy. LOL Who'da thunk it. LOL And that is why the cities, counties, and states can tell the fat slob in the White House to kiss their ass. They will do it their own way.