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In general I support measures that accelerate California's
transition to renewable energy and reduce as quickly as possible
greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Carbon Neutrality Timeframe. I support Option A, exceeding the 2030
SB 32 target and achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. The most
effective way to do this is to aggressively work to eliminate short
lived climate pollutants such as methane, HFCs, and black carbon.

Role of Engineered Carbon Removal. Option A. The Air Resources
Board should not have a role or participate in any way in
engineered carbon removal produced by fossil fuels. Doing so only
extends the time period in which the state depends on these fuels.
HFCs contribute an inordinate amount of CO2e in the short term.
There should be a concentrated focus on transitioning to natural
refrigerants.

Carbon Free Electricity Grid. We should accelerate the Renewable
Portfolio Standard, a goal of 100% by 2035 at the latest with 85%
by 2030.

Vehicle Miles Traveled. In order to reduce VMTs housing needs to be
built in city centers and public transit expanded considerably.
There needs to be a focus on pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

Vehicle Fleet Electrification. I support Option A.

Petroleum Fuel. Option A is the more aggressive route to take.

Woody Biomass and Solid Biomass Waste. Option A. The burning of
woody biomass for energy produces more greenhouse gases than
burning coal and releases toxic pollutants. In the past year over
500 scientists decried the notion that biomass might be considered
renewable.

Residential and Commercial Building Decarbonization. Option A.