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FW: [energy activists] SC statement on Lieberman-Warner cap and trade bill
by Grubb, Karen 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

If you wish to receive emails from Allison Forbes, write to her and ask to be put on her list. She also has an energy call each Tuesday at 8:30. The next energy activist call will be Tuesday, October 9 at 8:30pm Eastern. Starting on the 9th, energy activist calls will be held weekly through October. Call-in number: 1-866-501-6174 Code: 2239223# ________________________________ From: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:48 PM To: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] SC statement on Lieberman-Warner cap and trade bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 17 OCTOBER 2007 CONTACT: Josh Dorner, 202.675.2384 (w), 202.679.7570 (m) Sierra Club Statement on Lieberman-Warner Bill Senators Showing Leadership, Critical Improvements to Bill Needed Tomorrow Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Warner (R-VA) are expected to introduce their comprehensive global warming legislation. The bill caps 80 percent of total U.S. emissions. It sets out a goal of reducing capped emissions 15 percent by 2020 and 70 percent by 2050. Taking additional energy efficiency provisions into account, the bill would result in a 51-63 percent reduction in total emissions. The bill would initially auction only 24 percent of its allowances, rising to a 73 percent auction in 2036. Statement of Carl Pope, Sierra Club Executive Director "We very much appreciate the leadership Senators Lieberman and Warner have shown by taking on this extremely important issue. We also compliment them for having made some positive adjustments to their legislation since it was first proposed. We applaud Senator Boxer for taking up this issue in her committee at such a critical moment. "The bill is a significant political step forward for the U.S. Congress, but unfortunately the legislation as introduced still falls short what is demanded by the science and the public to meet the challenge of global warming. This comes even as U.S. states, cities, and counties move forward with ambitious, science-based proposals to tackle the issue. We look forward to working with Senators to seek the additional improvements necessary for the bill to sufficiently address the challenge before us. "At this crucial moment, we must continue to insist on a global warming bill that is committed to scientific integrity and economic fairness. In order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, we must cut emissions 80 percent by 2050--an achievable annual reduction of about 2 percent. In order to get the market moving and bring America's clean energy future to life, any bill must start out strong by seeking a short-term reduction on the order of 20 percent of total emissions by 2020. Disturbances to the climate have come more quickly and forcefully than even the most pessimistic among us predicted. The Lieberman-Warner bill, as introduced, leaves us in serious danger of reaching the tipping points that scientists tell us could lead to catastrophic changes to the climate. "Polluters should pay for what they do and any bill must allocate allowances for the public benefit, not private windfalls. A 100 percent auction would not only ensure that polluters pay for the damage they are doing to the climate, but would also provide the funds necessary to ensure a just transition for workers, protect consumers from rising energy costs, and make the investments in new technology needed to make the new clean energy economy a reality. While the bill has moved in the right direction, it gives too many free allowances to polluters for far too long--enriching executives and shareholders instead of generating the funds needed to help us meet our emissions goals and ensure a smooth transition to the clean energy economy. "We also urge the Senate to continue to press ahead toward passage of a final energy bill. Passing an energy bill that includes the Senate-passed fuel economy provision and the House-passed Renewable Electricity Standard will itself make real progress in the fight against global warming and set the stage for the kind of meaningful, long-term reductions that any economy-wide global warming bill must achieve." # # # Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583

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Sierra Club Wins One in Iowa
by James Kotcon 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Coal-Fired Power Plant Blocked in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa, October 15, 2007 (ENS) - Opponents of a new coal-fired power plant proposed in Waterloo, including the Sierra Club and the Iowa Farmers Union, celebrated a victory Thursday when a state panel rejected the City of Waterloo's request to annex land for the plant. The City Development Board decided that the annexation of land owned by residents who oppose the annexation did not meet the state guidelines for approval. Hundreds of citizens protested the annexation at a hearing in September. LS Power is proposing the $1.5 billion, 750-megawatt plant to serve up to 500,000 homes, some of which may be out of the state. "It was clear that this annexation was not in the public interest," said Carole Yates of the Cedar Prairie Group of the Sierra Club. "Coal-fired power plants are the largest source of global warming in the country and this proposal was a collection of worst practices - for our energy system, for our economy, for the environment, and for our community." The annexation proposal came before the City Development Board because a landowner, retired farmer Merle Bell, is standing against the plant. Last month more than 500 people rallied at Bell's farm in support of Bell and against LS Power. His farm has been in his family for more than a century. "I've lived on this land all my life," says Bell. "I promised my father I'd never sell the farm and I don't want to sell." Bell was joined in opposing the annexation and development of the site by neighbor Phyllis Morgan and 17 farmers who are opposed to plans for transmission lines across their land. The farmers' resistance attracted the attention of Iowa Farmers Union, which officially opposes the plant. "We have concluded that farmers benefit more from farm-based renewable energy than from giant new coal plants. We consider plants like this a threat to a sustainable, farm-based rural economy," said Gregg Heide of Pomeroy, board member of Iowa Farmers Union. Sierra Club and the citizen advocacy group, Community Energy Solutions, represented by nonprofit law firm Plains Justice, filed briefs against the proposal. "This is the beginning of the end for LS Power in Iowa," said Sierra Club organizer Mark Kresowik. "States across the country are recognizing the dangers of overdependence on coal and have rejected new plants. It's time for Governor Culver to truly embrace energy efficiency and renewable energy and say no to more dirty coal." The lack of annexation approval may not mean the end for this project as the city can reapply with a different configuration of land to be annexed. LS Power Project Manager Mark Milburn said the vote does not derail the project, which could go on even without annexation. But the utility wants to pay taxes to the city, and it makes sense to add the land to the already developed nearby industrial park, he said. Florida, Oklahoma, Delaware, Idaho, and California have rejected new coal plants in favor of cleaner energy options in the past 12 months.

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Fwd: Track the Energy Bill End Game Free
by James Kotcon 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

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Phone Banking tonight at MountainLair
by James Kotcon 17 Oct '07

17 Oct '07

The phone bank tonight will be held at the Side Pocket Pub in the Lair from 6-8 PM (seems some people want to imbibe their favorite legal beverage). Bring friends and a cell phone. I have lists and a semi-script, so come call your Sierra Friends (both those you know and some you will want to know) and urge them to come to the PSC hearings on the Allegheny Power Line. I will have some type of refreshments, so bring a friend and enthusiasm! JBK

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Fwd: Al Gore and the twilight of coal
by Paul Wilson 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Note the quote from the CEO of New Energy Finance. best, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Virginia.Cramer(a)sierraclub.org <Virginia.Cramer(a)sierraclub.org> Date: Oct 12, 2007 1:58 PM Subject: Al Gore and the twilight of coal To: bruce_nilles(a)prodigy.net, Alice.McKeown(a)sierraclub.org, Pat.Gallagher(a)sierraclub.org, sarah.hodgdon(a)earthlink.net, Jesse.Simons(a)sierraclub.org, baumling(a)aol.com, pjgrunt(a)gmail.com Cc: #Media.SIERRACLUB(a)sierraclub.org From a blog- The Business of Green. *Al Gore and the twilight of coal? * Posted by James Kanter <green.iht(a)gmail.com> in General<http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=1>, Energy Business <http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=4>, Alternative Energy <http://blogs.iht.com/tribtalk/business/green/?cat=7> Al Gore may have won his Nobel Peace Prize fo raising awareness about the threat of global warming, but he also is being credited with another key Business of Green development: mounting signs of the demise of coal-fired power in countries like Britain and the United States, even as the some developing countries burn ever larger quantities of the fuel. On the same day Gore won the Nobel Peace Prize<http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/10/12/europe/nobel.php>, Greenpeace demonstrators in Britain were winding down a dramatic protest to block<http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/climate/greenpeace-shuts-down-coal-fired-…>attempts by the German power giant E.ON to build new coal facilities at Kingsnorth in southeast England. Their rallying cry? Al Gore's comment earlier this year that he couldn't "understand why there aren't rings of young people blocking bulldozers and preventing them from constructing coal-fired power stations." It's not the first protest against new coal facilities: In the United States, TXU, a big utility, was stopped from rolling out coal plants earlier this year in Texas after widespread opposition to the plans by investors and environmentalists. It remains to be seen whether the coal industry really is in headlong retreat — and whether Gore will strengthen his calls for an end to coal-fired power. But energy industry experts already see growing demand for wind, solar and other sources of renewable power as coal comes under increasing pressure. "It's becoming impossible to build coal stations," Michael Liebreich, founder and CEO of New Energy Finance, a London-based research company, said during a visit to Paris on Friday. The backlash against coal "is one of the driving forces for the clean energy industry." ____________ Virginia Cramer Media Coordinator Sierra Club tel: 202.675.6279 fax: 202.547.6009 -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-6975

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Fwd: AlterNet: The Government Sanctioned Bombing of Appalachia
by James Kotcon 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

If anyone ever asks you what you are fightin' for, this is it. JBK >>> <paula.carrell(a)sierraclub.org> 10/15/2007 5:26 PM >>> This story has been forwarded to you from http://www.alternet.org by paula.carrell(a)sierraclub.org wanted to make sure you saw this ------------------------------------- The Government Sanctioned Bombing of Appalachia http://www.alternet.org/environment/64547 Thanks to Bush, Big Coal uses 3 million pounds of explosives each day in West Virginia to fuel our addiction to dirty energy. -------------------------------------

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Fw: Validation of your work
by Allan Tweddle 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Rick How kind of you. This remarkable honour to Al Gore for his energetic and inspirational leadership is so well deserved. And to think that he has won BOTH the Nobel Prize and an Academy Award may be a first. Attached is the memo that we all just received. He has dedicated all the funds to continue the education of the public. He is quite an inspiration, and I feel honoured to have met him and to have been selected by him and his organization to have all his resources at my disposal to spread the word. All the best...and put me to work around the State...I am open to presentations whenever and wherever we can set one up logically and logistically. There is no charge...just travel expenses if there are any..."Have slides...will travel" Thanks again Rick for your kind words Allan Cell: (304) 610-2656 Allan Tweddle Quidvis recte factum quamvis humile praeclarum Sir Henry Royce, 1924 ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Remish<mailto:rick.remish@cesd.wvu.edu> To: Allan Tweddle<mailto:allantweddle@msn.com> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 9:46 AM Subject: Validation of your work Allan - it was joy to learn about Al Gore's award this morning! I wanted to send a note to you. Just remember, even in the most difficult times, much of your personal work, message, and beliefs on environmental stewardship have been elevated by this announcement. And I am very happy for you. Kind regards rick Rick Remish Executive Director Imagine West Virginia Phone: (O) 304/293-5551 ext. 38 (Mobile):304/282-4022 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all computers.

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Fwd: A Federal Energy legislation: [energy activists] Important activist materials
by Paul Wilson 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Greetings: this seems like a good task for the Energy Committee. And something that could be done fairly quickly if a volunteer or 2 step forward to do an LTE. I will do one LTE for an EP newspaper. Can we also hit Morgantown and Charleston? thanks, paul ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul Wilson <pjpaulgrunt(a)gmail.com> Date: Oct 12, 2007 10:59 AM Subject: Fwd: A Federal Energy legislation: [energy activists] Important activist materials To: Paul Wilson <pjgrunt(a)gmail.com> Folks, The Sierra Club's No. 1 federal legislative priority is to pass a strong energy bill this fall. While some other organizations are devoting time to possible action later this fall on the Lieberman-Warner Global Warming legislation, we frankly believe that real action on global warming will be achieved if we can pass an energy bill that increases the MPG of cars and light trucks and mandates renewable energy standards for utilities. This is a MUST pass bill for us. In our region, our principal congressional work will be centered in MD, TN and VA. That is not to say that you can't be very helpful in other states by calling your member of congress and writing letters to the editors. Each Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM our DC Energy Team sponsors a conference call to update us on the current status of the energy legislation and strategy. If you would like to join these calls and play a role in passing the energy legislation, please let Allison.forbes(a)sierraclub.org know of your interest. Also, please let me know, if you have any questions or if you need assistance. See materials attached that Allison sent our to her energy activist list –I apologize you have already received these materials. Thanks, Glen Glen Besa, Regional Director Sierra Club Appalachian Region (DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) 422 East Franklin Street, Suite 302 Richmond, VA 23219 O-804-225-9113 x 104 F-804-225-9114 C-804-387-6001 glen.besa(a)sierraclub.org ________________________________ From: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 8:15 PM To: Allison.Forbes(a)sierraclub.org Subject: [energy activists] Important activist materials As we continue to build expectations for a strong energy bill that includes the best provisions from the House- and Senate-passed legislation, there are several key activities that will help us raise the noise and create demand. Ideally, in each congressional district this month, we would place several LTEs in local newspapers, hold a Solutions Tour and get Sierra Club leaders to an in-district meeting with the member of Congress and their staff. I look forward to what we will accomplish... October actions 1. Send a Letter to the Editor (LTE) of your state and local newspapers. Congressional staff collect any printed references to their bosses: Getting a short letter printed is an easy way to send a strong message to members of Congress and the public. Take advantage of local and national energy news to respond with an LTE calling for action by your Senators and Representative. Get other activists involved. Sample LTEs are attached. 2. Organize a "Solutions Tour" in order to highlight real clean energy and energy efficiency solutions at work in your town or county. The tour should engage your members of Congress and the media: At a press conference at the end of the Tour, call on Congress to take action and pass a strong energy bill this fall. Tours should take place before October 31, if possible, or in early November. Tour materials are attached. 3. Meet with your Representative and Senators. Every member of Congress can demand a strong final energy bill that takes critical steps to curb global warming, create jobs and lower energy bills. Please coordinate with fellow activists, Sierra Club staff and Chapter leaders to set up meetings with your Representative and Senators AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. In-district meeting guidance, including lobby report form, is attached. Allison Forbes National Conservation Organizer Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program (202) 548-6583 -- Paul Wilson Sierra Club 504 Jefferson Ave Charles Town, WV 25414-1130 Phone: 304-725-4360 Cell: 304-279-6975

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PSC hearings phone bank
by James Kotcon 12 Oct '07

12 Oct '07

Some of the students have tentatively agreed to help out with phone banking to our members next Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 PM. We need to get a list of members in Monongalia, Preston, Marion, Taylor, Tucker, Grant, Hardy, and Hampshire Counties, as well as their phone numbers (specifically avoid those who have asked not to be called. I will prepare a simple script along the lines of: "Hi, I am ___ and I am calling on behalf of Sierra Club. We want you to come to a public hearing to speak against the proposed Allegheny line. The hearings are ..... Dates, times, locations, etc.... Can we count on you to join us? Would you be able to bring friends?, etc. etc. Is that date OK? Does anyone have a suggestion on where to do this? Any other volunteers? (I said I would bring a pizza). The first hearing is the following week, Oct. 23 in Morgantown, so we need to get started. JBK

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Fw: ANNOUNCEMENT: September 12 Stakeholder Session
by Allan Tweddle 10 Oct '07

10 Oct '07

emailScott I just received this announcement today for a meeting that was scheduled in mid September? Energy is so important to the State, this "brainstorming session" should have had PEA members there. This looks like a potentially productive session, even more so than the public hearings we have been holding. Are these going to be rescheduled and held around the State? Why not in Charleston? the Eastern Panhandle...Beckley? Allan ----- Original Message ----- From: A Vision Shared<mailto:VisionShared@mail.cesd.wvu.edu> To: A Vision Shared<mailto:VisionShared@mail.cesd.wvu.edu> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT: September 12 Stakeholder Session If you are unable to view this email, please visit http://www.visionshared.com/2007stakeholdersessions/email.html<http://wwwvisionshared.com/2007stakeholdersessions/email.html>. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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