15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021 seems low

The senate bill to implement a national renewable electricity standard was proposed in September 2010 and some believed it should be a stand-alone measure. Amongst the believers, Bingaman and Brownback introduced the stand-alone bill with 18 Democrats and two Republicans -- Susan Collins of Maine and John Ensign of Nevada -- co-sponsoring the legislation - S. 3813 (pdf). The bill would require utilities to source 15 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2021.


Share your opinions after reviewing the following references which includes some strong facts indicating 40% to 50% would be a more practical percentage considering the consequences impacting future generations.