From: Glen Besa
[mailto:glen.besa@sierraclub.org]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:01
PM
Cc: Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org
Subject: FW: [energy activists]
Activist resources for House action
Folks,
Many of you were on our Appalachian
Regional call last Thursday to discuss congressional actions related to
energy. Allison Forbes with our National Energy Team, who gave us an
update on the Congress, hosts calls each Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM and she
maintains an energy activist list to which she send updates like the one below
with attachments. Note that there will be no call this Tuesday because of
Congressional recess over the July 4 holiday.
Allison has attached a number word
documents for you. Sample LTEs, Electronic alerts you can forward and lists of
the bills co-sponsors. Many other documents including fact sheets on
bills are posted on the web in two locations:
Additionally, on the call we discussed accessing the text of
the bills and their status which can be viewed on www.thomas.gov
Glen Besa, Regional Director
Sierra Club Appalachian Region
(DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
O-804-225-9113 x 104
F-804-225-9114
C-804-387-6001
glen.besa@sierraclub.org
From:
Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org [mailto:Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org]
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007
12:45 PM
To: Allison.Forbes@sierraclub.org
Subject: [energy activists]
Activist resources for House action
Before the House energy bill hits the floor, we need to show that
renewable energy and clean car legislation has broad support from our
Representatives. The Sierra Club is working hard to ensure that a Renewable
Energy Standard (RES) and an increase in fuel economy (CAFE) standards will be
included in the energy package Speaker Pelosi brings to the floor in July.
Please find activist materials for constituent calls, emails
and media work below.
Next Call
We
will resume regular weekly calls on Tuesday, July 10.
Join
the Global Warming and Energy team to discuss the challenges ahead.
Tuesday,
July 10, 8:30pm Eastern
1-866-501-6174
2239223#
House Update
Attached
is a House energy update from Debbie Sease.
On
Thursday, Representatives Baron Hill and Lee Terry introduced a bad CAFE bill (H.R. 2927) with John Barrow,
Henry Brown, Mike Ross, Paul Ryan and
Activists:
Is
your Representative a co-sponsor of the Markey-Platts fuel economy bill (H.R.
1506) and Udall-Platts RES bill (H.R. 969)? Check out www.thomas.gov for the latest updates. If they
are, send your thanks!
If
your Rep is not already a co-sponsor, please schedule an in-district meeting
with the member (or staff) this week and distribute the following materials to
fellow activists in your district:
1) A
sample call script
2) A sample email alert that you can forward to your local lists
3)
Sample Letters to the Editor (LTEs) to generate media buzz around the House
energy bill
More
materials, factsheets and background information are available at clubhouse.sierraclub.org/energy/grassroots
Activist Materials - Please forward!
Scientists
tell us we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, or an
average of two percent a year. We believe that in order to reach this goal we
must begin by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our vehicles and electric
utilities. Raising miles-per-gallon standards for cars and light trucks is the
biggest single step we can take to curb global warming pollution, reduce our
dependence on oil and save consumers money at the pump. Requiring electric utilities
to invest in renewable energy resources will slash greenhouse gas emissions
while creating thousands of new jobs across the
Ask
your Representative to cosponsor legislation that establishes a Renewable
Energy Standard (RES) of at least 20 percent by 2020 (Udall-Platts bill H.R.
969) and legislation that mandates a four percent annual increase in fuel
economy (CAFE) standards (Markey-Platts bill H.R. 1506).
Call
Your Representative today!
E-mail
alert for local lists - please distribute!
Sample
Letters to the Editor: LTEs printed in local and state newspapers help generate
media buzz are raise the profile of our issues. Send your own today.
Allison
Forbes
National Conservation Organizer
Sierra Club Global Warming and Energy Program
(202) 548-6583