The essentials
- Mexico recently passed the General Law on Climate Change, which may have impacts on energy policy decisions made in Arizona. The Law calls for
- Reducing CO2 emissions by 51 million tons by 2012
- A 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020
- A 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
- 35% of electricity from renewable sources before 2024.
- Mexico’s natural gas consumption has increased over 30% since 2000, and their oil consumption dropped 30% over the same time. Mexico’s energy use from renewable sources remains static at 4%.
- The 35% national renewable energy standard presents export opportunities for Arizona while Mexico builds its renewable energy infrastructure.