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Blessed with an average of 266 sunny days per year, it\u2019s no surprise San Diego currently generates 189 megawatts of solar power. Though it boasts the second highest solar wattage<\/a> in the country, the city doesn\u2019t plan to rest on its laurels. Instead, this southern California metropolis of over 1 million has set its sights on something grander: t\"shutterstock_214456234\"<\/a>o be largest U.S. city completely powered by renewable energy.<\/p>\n

Known as the \u201cbirthplace of California,\u201d this trans-border urban outpost sits at the center of U.S. innovation, playing host to military, biotechnology and medical research and manufacturing. Over the years, San Diego\u2019s commitment to sustainability and environmentally focused city planning has resulted in an extensive infrastructure renaissance and citywide green initiatives.<\/p>\n

With an eye on reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the effects of global warming, a bipartisan coalition led by Republican Mayor Kevin Faulconer unanimously approved the city\u2019s Climate Action Plan<\/a> last December. The goal is to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift to 100% renewable energy sources by 2035. The Climate Action Plan also includes a goal of 90% solid waste recycling along with significant funding for public transportation.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we are faced with an issue that affects us all. Our city\u2019s responsibility is to ensure a clean, sustainable San Diego for generations to come,\u201d Faulconer writes in his introduction to the Climate Action Plan. \u201cSan Diegans from different backgrounds are coming together to proactively address environmental concerns, strengthen our economy and improve our quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Climate Action Plan includes practical policies designed to strike a balance between environmental protection and economic opportunity. Those strategies include improved water resource management, targeted public information campaigns, and green jobs incentives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have an opportunity to improve the lives of every San Diegan,\u201d concludes Faulconer. \u201cThis plan reflects our duty to preserve our children\u2019s future. San Diego\u2019s next chapter starts here.\u201d<\/p>\n

By transitioning to 100% renewable energy, San Diego joins an ever-expanding line-up of cities \u2013 from Vancouver to Copenhagen \u2013 committed to sustainable urban development and clean energy. More than 50 cities<\/a> have made the 100% renewable pledge, promising to generate electricity and meeting heating and cooling need using only alternative sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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