This Friday, clean energy legislation goes to the floor of the House--and it may not pass without a grassroots push over the next 36 hours.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES, or Waxman-Markey) isn't perfect. But, it's a significant step. And, we working to strengthen and pass the bill.
if passed, it will be the first EVER national effort to curb global warming.
And, it will help move us towards a clean energy economy. The Center for American Progress reports that, along with President Obama's stimulus package, ACES will spur $150 billion in clean energy investments each year for a decade, creating 1.7 million new jobs in a typical year.
All for the price of a postage stamp a day for an average American family. And, the energy efficiency provisions will actually save the typical family hundreds of dollars per year by 2030.
But, even in a Democratic Congress, our contacts in DC tell me that passage is far from secure.
Please take a moment to call your representative and urge him/her to vote for ACES. The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.
For those who are interested, here's some more information on the bill:
• Bill text, summary, cost and environmental analysis, etc.
