Proposition 7 has done something this election cycle that I would have thought was impossible: It is opposed by almost everyone. The opponents include the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, the United Farm Workers Union, the California Chamber of Commerce, and the California Taxpayers’ Association.
What would Proposition 7 do? It would require utilities to generate 20% of their power from renewable sources by 2010 (with that percentage increasing to 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025).
Proponents argue that Proposition 7 would help solve global warming, increase renewable energy use, and wouldn’t cost much to California. Opponents argue that it would cut small wind and solar companies out of the market, would dramatically increase rates for everyone, and would dramatically hurt the economy.
Remember to vote on November 4th.