The Power of Water, Wind, and Solar (and Nothing Else) - Eos
Road map for improving climate calls for 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050.
From article, (The central idea of the road map is to electrify all sectors and to have all of this electricity come from wind, water, and solar while using the most-energy-efficient technology available. This would require onshore and offshore wind turbines, solar photovoltaics on rooftops and in power plants, concentrated solar power (using mirrors and lenses to reflect sunlight and collect solar heat to generate electricity), geothermal power, tidal and wave power, and existing hydroelectric dams. The plan also calls for electricity storage in solar cells, pumped hydroelectric power, batteries, and existing hydroelectric dams; heat storage in water, rocks, and cement; cold storage in water and ice; and hydrogen storage in tanks.
Implementing the plan outlined here would require massive public and private action, with cooperation at every level. Although this might sound daunting, a number of entities are already on board: Approximately 50 cities in North America and more than 100 businesses around the world have already pledged to transition. Many countries have increased their development of water, wind, and solar infrastructures.)
(Cities Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Abita Springs Abita Springs, LA is committed to transition 100% of the town’s electricity to renewable energy sources by December 31, 2030. Contact LeAnne Pinniger Magee Take Action Take Action Mayor Greg Lemons has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Amherst Amherst, MA is committed to enabling a community-wide transition to 100% clean, renewable energy and is calling on the State of Massachusetts to adopt a statewide goal of 100% renewable energy.
Angel Fire Angel Fire is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Atlanta Atlanta is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2035. Contact Ted Terry Learn More
Boulder In December of 2016, Boulder City Council made the commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030! Contact Bryce Carter Take Action Take Action Mayor Suzanne Jones has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Breckenridge Breckenridge, Colorado is committed to powering municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2035, and a goal of 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Beth Groundwater Take Action
Cambridge In April 2017, Cambridge committed to transition 100% clean and renewable energy community-wide, including building energy use and transportation, by 2035.
Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA, is committed to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Pete Hasapopoulos Mayor Mary Casillas Salas has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Columbia Columbia, SC is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2036. Contact Chris Hall Mayor Steve Benjamin has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Del Mar Del Mar, California is committed to achieving 50% renewable electricity by 2020, and 100% by 2035. Learn More Deputy Mayor D. Dwight Worden has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Downingtown Downingtown Borough, PA commits to 100% clean renewable energy by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Sarah Caspar Mayor Josh Maxwell has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Eagle Nest Eagle Nest is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
East Hampton East Hampton, New York is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2020 and 100% renewable heating, cooling and transportation by 2030. Learn More
Edmonds Edmonds, WA, is committed to 100% renewable energy for the City’s community electricity supply by 2025, and 100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019. Contact Victoria Leistman
Georgetown Georgetown, Texas is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2017. Learn More Mayor Dale Ross has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Goleta Goleta, California, is committed to 100% clean, renewable electricity for municipal facilities and community-wide supply by 2030. Contact Katie Davis Goleta: Set a 100% Clean Energy Goal
Hanover The Town of Hanover, New Hampshire is committed to a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and a 2050 goal of transitioning heating and transportation to run on clean, renewable sources of energy. Contact Ally Samuell Take Action
Hillsborough The Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina commits to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy for all sectors by December 31, 2050 or sooner and 80% clean, renewable energy by 2030. And calls on The State of North Carolina to do the same! Contact Caroline Hansley
Lafayette Lafayette, CO is committed to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Contact Bryce Carter Mayor Christine Berg has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Madison Madison, WI is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity. Contact Elizabeth Katt Reinders
Menlo Park Menlo Park has committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2030, and is setting the example today by already powering all municipal operations with 100% renewable energy. Contact Diane Bailey Mayor Kirsten Keith has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Moab Moab is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe
Monterey Monterey is committed to transition to renewable electricity community-wide by 2040. Learn More Mayor Clyde Roberson has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Nederland Nederland, Colorado is committed to 100% clean, renewable electricity community-wide by 2025. Contact Eryka Thorley
Nevada City Nevada City, California, commits to transition to 100% renewable energy for its community electricity supply by 2030, and 100% renewable energy in all sectors including transportation and heating systems by 2050!
Orlando The city of Orlando, Florida, is committed to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030 and community-wide 100% clean electricity by 2050! Contact Phil Compton VICTORY: Orlando Set a 100% Clean Energy Goal! Mayor Buddy Dyer has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Palo Alto Since 2013, Palo Alto, California's electricity is 100% carbon neutral. Learn More Mayor Greg Scharff has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Park City Park City, UT is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe Learn More Mayor Jack Thomas has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Phoenixville Phoenixville, Pennsylvania commits to transition to 100% clean and renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Paula Kline Mayor Michael J. Speck has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Portland Portland, Oregon is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035, and to meet all energy needs, including transportation, heating and cooling, and electricity, with 100% renewable energy by 2050. Contact Laura Stevens
Pueblo Pueblo, CO is committed to transitioning to a healthy, affordable 100% renewable energy system with greater community control and equitable access by 2035. Contact Meral Cooper Take Action
Questa Questa is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Red River Red River is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah is committed to achieving 100% renewable energy for community electricity supply by 2032 and 50% renewable electricity for municipal operations by 2020. Contact Lindsay Beebe Learn More Mayor Jackie Biskupski has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
San Diego San Diego is committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2035. Learn More Mayor Kevin Faulconer has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
San Francisco San Francisco is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
San Jose San Jose, California is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2022. Learn More Mayor Sam Liccardo has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara City Council approved a measure that establishes a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The resolution also commits the city to transition all municipal buildings and operations to 50 percent clean electricity by 2020. Contact Katie Davis Take Action Mayor Helene Schneider has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Sarasota Sarasota FL is committed to achieving 100% zero-emission, renewable electricity by 2045. Contact Phil Compton Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Solana Beach Solana Beach has committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Pete Hasapopoulos Learn More
South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe is committed to transitioning entirely to renewable sources of electricity by 2032. Contact John Friedrich
Southampton Town of Southampton has committed to meet 100% of the community-wide electricity consumption needs through renewable energy sources by the year 2025. Learn More
St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri, commits to transition to 100% clean energy in the form of wind and solar and energy efficiency measures within the electricity sector by 2035. Contact Sara Edgar Take Action
St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity. Contact Lisa Hinton 100 Percent St Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Taos The City of Taos, NM is committed to transitioning its electricity to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Learn More
Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Truckee The Town of Truckee, California is committed to achieve 100% renewable electricity for municipal facilities by 2020, 100% renewable electricity town wide by 2030, as well as all energy sources by 2050. Contact Brian Beffort Mayor Morgan Goodwin has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
West Chester West Chester Borough, Pennsylvania, is committed to transition community-wide to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Jim Wylie Mayor Jordan Norley has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Amherst Amherst, MA is committed to enabling a community-wide transition to 100% clean, renewable energy and is calling on the State of Massachusetts to adopt a statewide goal of 100% renewable energy.
Angel Fire Angel Fire is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Atlanta Atlanta is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2035. Contact Ted Terry Learn More
Boulder In December of 2016, Boulder City Council made the commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030! Contact Bryce Carter Take Action Take Action Mayor Suzanne Jones has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Breckenridge Breckenridge, Colorado is committed to powering municipal operations with 100% renewable energy by 2035, and a goal of 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Beth Groundwater Take Action
Cambridge In April 2017, Cambridge committed to transition 100% clean and renewable energy community-wide, including building energy use and transportation, by 2035.
Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA, is committed to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Pete Hasapopoulos Mayor Mary Casillas Salas has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Columbia Columbia, SC is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2036. Contact Chris Hall Mayor Steve Benjamin has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Del Mar Del Mar, California is committed to achieving 50% renewable electricity by 2020, and 100% by 2035. Learn More Deputy Mayor D. Dwight Worden has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Downingtown Downingtown Borough, PA commits to 100% clean renewable energy by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Sarah Caspar Mayor Josh Maxwell has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Eagle Nest Eagle Nest is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
East Hampton East Hampton, New York is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2020 and 100% renewable heating, cooling and transportation by 2030. Learn More
Edmonds Edmonds, WA, is committed to 100% renewable energy for the City’s community electricity supply by 2025, and 100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019. Contact Victoria Leistman
Georgetown Georgetown, Texas is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2017. Learn More Mayor Dale Ross has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Goleta Goleta, California, is committed to 100% clean, renewable electricity for municipal facilities and community-wide supply by 2030. Contact Katie Davis Goleta: Set a 100% Clean Energy Goal
Hanover The Town of Hanover, New Hampshire is committed to a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and a 2050 goal of transitioning heating and transportation to run on clean, renewable sources of energy. Contact Ally Samuell Take Action
Hillsborough The Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina commits to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy for all sectors by December 31, 2050 or sooner and 80% clean, renewable energy by 2030. And calls on The State of North Carolina to do the same! Contact Caroline Hansley
Lafayette Lafayette, CO is committed to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Contact Bryce Carter Mayor Christine Berg has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Madison Madison, WI is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity. Contact Elizabeth Katt Reinders
Menlo Park Menlo Park has committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2030, and is setting the example today by already powering all municipal operations with 100% renewable energy. Contact Diane Bailey Mayor Kirsten Keith has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Moab Moab is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe
Monterey Monterey is committed to transition to renewable electricity community-wide by 2040. Learn More Mayor Clyde Roberson has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Nederland Nederland, Colorado is committed to 100% clean, renewable electricity community-wide by 2025. Contact Eryka Thorley
Nevada City Nevada City, California, commits to transition to 100% renewable energy for its community electricity supply by 2030, and 100% renewable energy in all sectors including transportation and heating systems by 2050!
Orlando The city of Orlando, Florida, is committed to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2030 and community-wide 100% clean electricity by 2050! Contact Phil Compton VICTORY: Orlando Set a 100% Clean Energy Goal! Mayor Buddy Dyer has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Palo Alto Since 2013, Palo Alto, California's electricity is 100% carbon neutral. Learn More Mayor Greg Scharff has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Park City Park City, UT is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe Learn More Mayor Jack Thomas has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Phoenixville Phoenixville, Pennsylvania commits to transition to 100% clean and renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Paula Kline Mayor Michael J. Speck has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Portland Portland, Oregon is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035, and to meet all energy needs, including transportation, heating and cooling, and electricity, with 100% renewable energy by 2050. Contact Laura Stevens
Pueblo Pueblo, CO is committed to transitioning to a healthy, affordable 100% renewable energy system with greater community control and equitable access by 2035. Contact Meral Cooper Take Action
Questa Questa is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Red River Red River is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, Utah is committed to achieving 100% renewable energy for community electricity supply by 2032 and 50% renewable electricity for municipal operations by 2020. Contact Lindsay Beebe Learn More Mayor Jackie Biskupski has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
San Diego San Diego is committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2035. Learn More Mayor Kevin Faulconer has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
San Francisco San Francisco is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
San Jose San Jose, California is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2022. Learn More Mayor Sam Liccardo has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara City Council approved a measure that establishes a community-wide goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The resolution also commits the city to transition all municipal buildings and operations to 50 percent clean electricity by 2020. Contact Katie Davis Take Action Mayor Helene Schneider has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Sarasota Sarasota FL is committed to achieving 100% zero-emission, renewable electricity by 2045. Contact Phil Compton Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Solana Beach Solana Beach has committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035. Contact Pete Hasapopoulos Learn More
South Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe is committed to transitioning entirely to renewable sources of electricity by 2032. Contact John Friedrich
Southampton Town of Southampton has committed to meet 100% of the community-wide electricity consumption needs through renewable energy sources by the year 2025. Learn More
St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri, commits to transition to 100% clean energy in the form of wind and solar and energy efficiency measures within the electricity sector by 2035. Contact Sara Edgar Take Action
St. Petersburg St. Petersburg is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable electricity. Contact Lisa Hinton 100 Percent St Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Taos The City of Taos, NM is committed to transitioning its electricity to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Learn More
Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Truckee The Town of Truckee, California is committed to achieve 100% renewable electricity for municipal facilities by 2020, 100% renewable electricity town wide by 2030, as well as all energy sources by 2050. Contact Brian Beffort Mayor Morgan Goodwin has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
West Chester West Chester Borough, Pennsylvania, is committed to transition community-wide to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy for heat and transportation by 2050. Contact Jim Wylie Mayor Jordan Norley has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Cities Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Aspen As of 2015, Aspen, Colorado is powered by 100% renewable electricity - a mix of approximately 50% wind, 45% hydropower, and the remaining 5% from solar and landfill gas. Learn More Mayor Steve Skadron has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Burlington As of 2014, Burlington, Vermont is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Learn More Mayor Miro Weinberger has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Greensburg As of 2013, Greensburg, Kansas is powered with 100% renewable electricity. Learn More Mayor Bob Dixson has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Kodiak Island Since 2012, Kodiak Island is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Rock Port Rock Port, MO is powered by 100% wind energy. Learn More
Burlington As of 2014, Burlington, Vermont is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Learn More Mayor Miro Weinberger has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Greensburg As of 2013, Greensburg, Kansas is powered with 100% renewable electricity. Learn More Mayor Bob Dixson has pledged their support for a community-wide transition 100% renewable energy.
Kodiak Island Since 2012, Kodiak Island is powered by 100% renewable electricity.
Rock Port Rock Port, MO is powered by 100% wind energy. Learn More
Counties Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Buncombe County Buncombe County, North Carolina, commits to the goal of 100% clean, renewable energy for municipal operations by 2030, and for the larger community and county by 2042.
Multnomah County Multnomah County, Oregon is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035, and to meet all energy needs, including transportation, heating and cooling, and electricity, with 100% renewable energy by 2050. Contact Laura Stevens
Orange County North Carolina, Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution committing the County, the State, and the United States to a 100% clean renewable energy for all energy sectors-based economy, by January 1, 2050 or sooner. Contact Caroline Hansley
Summit County Summit County, Utah, is committed to transition to net-100% renewable electricity across the county by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe
Taos County Taos County is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Whatcom County Whatcom County, WA adopted an ordinance that commits the County to transition County Operations and the larger Whatcom County community to 100% renewable electricity.
States Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Hawaii Hawaii is the first state in the U.S. to set a state-wide goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2045 Contact Jodi Malinoski
Multnomah County Multnomah County, Oregon is committed to transition to 100% renewable electricity community-wide by 2035, and to meet all energy needs, including transportation, heating and cooling, and electricity, with 100% renewable energy by 2050. Contact Laura Stevens
Orange County North Carolina, Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution committing the County, the State, and the United States to a 100% clean renewable energy for all energy sectors-based economy, by January 1, 2050 or sooner. Contact Caroline Hansley
Summit County Summit County, Utah, is committed to transition to net-100% renewable electricity across the county by 2032. Contact Lindsay Beebe
Taos County Taos County is committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Learn More
Whatcom County Whatcom County, WA adopted an ordinance that commits the County to transition County Operations and the larger Whatcom County community to 100% renewable electricity.
States Committed to 100% Renewable Energy
Hawaii Hawaii is the first state in the U.S. to set a state-wide goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2045 Contact Jodi Malinoski
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