By: Tim

Tim — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:24:33 +0000

It is important that the Senate pass the Waxman-Markey bill this fall. I like the way the CEO of Duke Energy (one of the country’s largest utilities) put it: “I try to apply the grandchildren’s test.” he says. “I look at my grandchildren and ask myself, ‘Will the actions I take today create a better life for them and their children tomorrow? When they are grown, will they look back with pride on the decisions their grandfather made, to help ensure a brighter future for them and generations to come?’” Climate change is predicted to have widespread negative economic impacts for our children and grandchildren. Do we really want to risk that?
The best thing about energy efficiency is that you can reduce harmful emissions while making a profit! Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mount Institute is a strong voice on this topic and is well worth taking a look at (RMI.org). In fact, many businesses are catching on. DOW Chemical invested $1 billion in energy efficiency upgrades which have saved them $9 billion; BP has saved upwards of $2 billion on upgrades; and United Technologies has cut their energy use 45% in only 2 years. No wonder people say we can prevent climate change at a profit! However, it is vital that we pass the Waxman-Markey bill. It will provide much-needed stimulus to the clean energy push. Please let Senators Warner and Webb know you support the bill!

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By: Tim