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Baja California’s Congress is set to make history as the first legislative body in Mexico to operate entirely on solar energy, thanks to the successful efforts of Deputy Diego Echevarría Ibarra, President of the Environmental and Sustainable Development Commission. During the commission’s inaugural session, Echevarría announced that 400 solar panels, donated by the company Maxeon, will be installed on the Congress building. This initiative aims to reduce electricity costs and the environmental impact while promoting the use of sustainable energy in public institutions.
The initiative spearheaded by the PAN legislator received unanimous approval from the members of the Congress’s Administration and Finance Commission. “With this action, Baja California’s Congress will be the first in the country to be fully powered by solar energy,” Echevarría stated.
As the Environmental Commission was formally established, Echevarría acknowledged the commitment and dedication of its members: Jorge Ramos, Angélica Peñaloza, Michelle Tejeda, and Tere Ruiz, who will serve as the commission’s secretary and vocal members, respectively.
During the session, the commission’s work plan and session calendar were presented and unanimously approved by the legislators.
Mónica Vega Aguirre, Baja California’s Secretary of the Environment, attended the session as an honorary witness. She highlighted that this commission reflects Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda’s commitment to environmental issues, a priority in her administration. Vega noted that Congress has strengthened the powers of the Environmental Secretary and advanced legislation and enforcement measures to protect the environment.
Representing Maxeon at the event was Leopoldo Sebastián Murillo Lizarra, General Director for Mexico, who reiterated the company’s commitment to promoting clean energy, particularly solar, emphasizing Mexicali’s significant potential for its utilization.
The event also included special guests, members of the 25th Legislature, environmentalists, elected councilors, and media representatives.
Deputy Echevarría also highlighted several achievements from the previous legislature, including the regulation of agricultural burning, improvements in the legal framework for environmental complaints, the creation of centers for special waste, and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Office. “We will continue working to halt environmental degradation and promote sustainable development,” he concluded.
