The Ballot Measures: Prop 7

Over the next couple weeks, we at Skynet will be bringing you our suggestions regarding the 12 ballot measures that qualified for the November 4th election.

Prop 7 - RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION.

Vote: YES

The utility monopolies are up in arms about this one and that should be your first indication that this is a good move. The measure would mandate 20% of our energy be generated from renewables by 2010, increasing to 50% by 2025. Not surprisingly, the power companies are saying it can't be done.

Sometimes a state mandate is required to move forward. Look at AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act. It set specific goals of how much waste had to be diverted from California landfills. It couldn't be done they said at the time. Today, few jurisdictions in the state are failing to meet their diversion requirements and many exceed the mandate.

Prop 7 sets a goal that our state must strive for.