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.
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:
- NRDC fact sheet
- Bill text, summary, cost and environmental analysis, etc.
- List of organizations supporting
- National job creation and economic benefits