In 2017, a total of 26 cities across the United States made a pledge to transition to clean energy sources. These cities recognized the importance of reducing carbon emissions and investing in renewable energy to combat climate change. Let’s take a look at some of the cities that made this commitment:
1. Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta committed to transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2035, making it the first city in Georgia to make such a pledge.
2. Boulder, Colorado
Boulder set a goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy community-wide by 2050.
3. Chicago, Illinois
Chicago pledged to power all city buildings with renewable energy by 2025 and transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.
4. Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2045, making it the largest city in the U.S. to make such a pledge.
5. Orlando, Florida
Orlando set a goal to power all city operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.
6. San Francisco, California
San Francisco pledged to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
7. Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2032.
These are just a few examples of the 26 cities that made a commitment to clean energy in 2017. By investing in renewable energy sources, these cities are taking a proactive approach to combatting climate change and creating a more sustainable future for their residents.
