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There are only two Democratic Presidential candidates that seem to think reaching 100% renewable electricity generation by 2035 isn’t achievable. Vice President Joe Biden has set a goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2050, which to many environmentalists is “too little, too late.” And, unfortunately, Mayor Michael Bloomberg hasn’t yet announced a 100% renewable goal. Both candidates have supported environmental legislation and initiatives in the past, but their relaxed and uninspired climate goals are problematic.

As of today, December 2nd, 2019, Mayor Bloomberg’s campaign website only has information on his previous environmental efforts as a philanthropist and Mayor. And, earlier this year, Mayor Bloomberg spoke out against Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal, but perhaps he will unveil an ambitious climate plan before Super Tuesday. He has in the past supported a Carbon Tax, which is something environmentalists could get excited about.

Vice President Biden’s campaign website has a thorough plan for addressing climate change, however, his headline message seems to focus largely on 2050 as the time horizon for achieving 100% clean energy. From Vice President Biden’s campaign website: “The United States must have a bold plan to achieve a 100% clean energy economy and net-zero emissions no later than 2050 here at home. On day one, Biden will sign a series of executive orders that put us on this track.”

All of the other Democratic Presidential candidates that are polling consistently above 3% have set 100% renewables goals for 2035 or sooner. Outlined below is the language from each website in alphabetical order by first name.

Andrew Yang: “2025 — Establish net-zero standards for new buildings, 2030 — Zero-emission standard for all new cars, 2035–100% emissions free electric grid.”

Senator Bernie Sanders: “Reaching 100 percent renewable energy for electricity and transportation by no later than 2030 and complete decarbonization of the economy by 2050 at latest.”

Senator Cory Booker: “Accelerate the end of fossil fuels by immediately eliminating all fossil fuel subsidies, barring all new fossil fuel leases, phasing out fracking, and instituting a carbon fee and progressive climate dividend — achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2030.”

Senator Elizabeth Warren: “By 2028, 100% zero-carbon pollution for all new commercial and residential buildings; By 2030, 100% zero emissions for all new light-duty passenger vehicles, medium-duty trucks, and all buses; By 2035, 100% renewable and zero-emission energy in electricity generation, with an interim target of 100% carbon-neutral power by 2030.”

Senator Kamala Harris: “By 2030, we will run on 100 percent carbon-neutral electricity, all new buses, heavy-duty vehicles, and vehicle fleets will be zero-emission. All new buildings will be carbon-neutral.”

Mayor Pete Buttigieg: “2025 — Double the clean electricity generated in the United States. 2035 — Build a clean electricity system with zero emissions and require zero emissions for all new passenger vehicles. 2040 — Require net-zero emissions for all new heavy-duty vehicles, buses, rail, ships, and aircrafts and develop a thriving carbon removal industry. 2050 — Achieve net-zero emissions from industry, including steel and concrete, manufacturing, and agriculture sectors.”

It is conceivable that Mayor Bloomberg and Vice President Biden will come out with more ambitious climate plans in the coming months, but given what is currently being communicated, they aren’t inspiring confidence among environmentalists.