Floridians Need REAL Energy Progress
The cost of gasoline has been emptying consumers wallets. The use of gasoline has also left America dependent on foreign oil from unstable sources and increased global warming pollution. We need more fuel-efficient vehicles, renewable electricity sources, and bio-fuel production.
The Senate and the House both passed Energy
bills. Now, we have to make sure the final Energy bill contains
three amendments. First, fuel efficiency standards for our vehicles
of 35mpg by 2020. The U.S. is behind all other industrialized
nations when it comes to the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. At
the same time, 2/3 of U.S. oil comes from imports. We need better
fuel efficiency for energy independence. When combined with
increased biofuel and ethanol production, the benefits of CAFE are
magnified.
As shown in a recent study by Consumer Federation of America (CFA), these two amendments cut oil imports by 2.4 million barrels per day, about 20% of imports. The last amendment further increases our independence. Renewable Electricity Standards will require utilities to use renewable energy sources like solar energy for 15% of their electricity. As utilities rely more heavily on natural gas, electricity prices have soared. Using renewable energy sources lowers natural gas consumption, which in turn lowers consumer cost. This also cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
Congress must ACT NOW to make these standards happen.
Tell your Representative to do what's right for the consumer -- adopt fuel efficiency standards of 35 mpg by 2020, require 15% of electricity to be from renewable sources, and increase bio-fuel production.
U.S. Representatives Kendrick Meek, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Gus Bilirakis, Alan Boyd, and Ron Klein need to hear from you!
CALL TO ACTION
A) Call your member of Congress (202) 224-3121
B) Write to your member of Congress.
Tell them to support fuel efficiency standards of 35 mpg by 2020,require 15% of electricity to be from renewable sources, and increase bio-fuel production. Add your own thoughts personalize it! Ask for a reply! Addresses available at http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml
SEE FOR YOURSELF
See why Congress should adopt fuel efficiency standards of 35 mpg by 2020
More resources:
FLORIDAS STAKE IN THE FUEL
ECONOMY BATTLE -- a report by FCAN and
Consumer Federation of America
No Time to Waste - Consumer
Federation of America
CAFE
Standards Cost Report -- Consumer Federation of America
CAFE Myths and Facts
NET Markey-Platts
Fact Sheet
2020 Oil Savings -- Union of Concerned Scientists
Fuel Economy and
Jobs -- Union of Concerned Scientists
Global
Fuel Economy Review
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