State Proposition 7 Debate:

Requires all utilities, including government-owned utilities, to generate 20% of their power from renewable energy by 2010, 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025.

Produced by the Media Center, the League of Women Voters - Palo Alto & S. San Mateo Cty Branches, with support from Hewlett Packard Company, Palo Alto Weekly & Palo Alto Online

Speakers:

Yes on Prop 7 Speaker: Jim Gonzalez
No on Prop 7 Speaker: Jan Smutny-Jones

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Taped at The Media Center on October 1, 2008

	Introduction by Moderator & Opening Statements
	Could you please comment on the purpose behind & impact of the 30 megawatt plus criteria for new nonthermal renewable energy?
	Does "Hydro-Electric" power count as renewable energy?
	Are there technological barriers that would stand in the way of achieving the more rapid timeline for transitioning to renewable energy that is proposed in this proposition?
	It was reported today that bill SB375, signed by the Governor, would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020. Do we still need Prop 7?
	What do you feel is the most misleading or flawed element in the other sides advertising (particularly on TV)?
	If Prop 7 fails, how would development of more renewable energy be incented?
	Closing Statments/Outro by Moderator

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