Governor Evers Signs Executive Order Aiming to Eliminate Use of Carbon-Based Fuel in Wisconsin by 2050
Monday, August 19th, 2019 -- 10:41 AM
(WRN) -Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order which aims to eliminate use of carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050.It's an idea the Republican controlled legislature has already rejected.
"We reallocating resources, as we always have to do. Unfortunately this should have been a priority for the entire legislature, but it wasn't. And so we're making it a priority."
Leading the effort will be Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, who said it's about the kids
"Because in their eyes, and in reality, their future may be bleak. And it's unfortunate, because there may be no future at all for their generation if we don't act now."
Evers has signed an executive order which aims to eliminate use of carbon-based fuel in Wisconsin by 2050.
"Unlike past, everything is on the table."
There are no mandates included in the order.
"But I am extremely confident that the utilities in the state of Wisconsin are moving forward on this issue already."
Evers has also created an Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy to be led by Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.
"The is a first step. But the agency is going to also be one that makes sure that we're thinking outside of the box, thinking about new ways that Wisconsin can be a leader."
The order also creates an Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, responsible for carrying out the goal and putting the state on a track to achieve the 2015 Paris accord on climate.
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