| The Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) motto, "It's a breath of fresh air", continues to be the operative statement regarding the air quality in the Antelope Valley. |
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| Most of the Antelope Valley's air pollution is not locally generated. It is wind-blown in from the Los Angeles and San Joaquin Valley areas. The AV is most likely to experience elevated levels of ozone on days when an inversion layer settles over the Los Angeles Basin or San Joaquin Valley and the wind then blows pollutants into the desert. "We all do everything we can to reduce air pollution; drive cleaner cars, take the bus, but ultimately a lot of it has to do with which way the wind blows", stated Eldon Heaston. |
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| At least three eSolar plants are planned for the Greater Antelope Valley, and Southern California Edison has announced plans to purchase power from those plants. Also in 2008, California power companies signed deals that will, according to USA Today, |
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| "nearly double USA's solar power". Nearby Los Angeles is undertaking the largest city solar project with its plan to install 1.3 gigawatts of solar power by 2020. |
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| As a state, California has demonstrated the ability to achieve sustainable economic growth while protecting the environment. California has one of the lowest per capita greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and highest GDPs in the nation. California has set a goal of increasing renewable energy sources to 20% by 2010, with an additional goal of 33% by 2020. The University of California at Berkley and Next 10 study that the "green industry" will create as many as 403,000 jobs over the next 10 years. |
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| The Antelope Valley is the perfect location for a renewable energy business, and industry leaders are taking notice. The region's prime location, excellent workforce, and low business costs make it ideal for incoming renewable energy businesses. |
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