Pensacola has become the first city in Northwest Florida to commit to having almost a third of its operations powered by renewable energy by the end of the decade, but it's not clear yet how the city will accomplish the goal.
Pensacola's goal of 30% of its energy coming from renewable sources may look modest compared to 11 other cities in the state that have committed to 100% by the 2040s or 2050s.
But Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson said the city's 30% goal is based on the advice of the city's sustainability coordinator as Pensacola would likely never reach 100% renewable energy.
"It's tough to do," Robinson said during his press conference Monday. "You can do everything you want to do, you can be doing a good job, and you may not get there. So we've been very focused on what is achievable."