fyi, paul

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: UCS Science Network sciencenetwork@ucsusa.org Date: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 6:02 PM Subject: Renewable energy cost: Setting the record straight To: pjgrunt@gmail.com

[image: UCS Science Network] *Webinar on April 3* Join UCS energy experts as we explore effective ways to respond to misinformation about the cost of renewable energy. *Register Today* http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=i0Z7lEsJsRQynNWEtX9mqw Related Links Driving Renewable Energy: Policies That Matterhttp://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=GSY0sKlgJBuLiU2PA2QbQQ State Renewable Electricity Standards: A Cornerstone in America's Clean Energy Transition http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=8SO0dbXadgkSqpFeSl9x6A Misinformation about Renewable Energy: Coming to Your State?http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=Xj8DzA2sVem931giFt8V1Q Tell A Colleague Please encourage your colleagues to sign uphttp://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=Km26K3WpWLxp8ukvHiwkgQand help increase our effectiveness in creating a healthy environment and a safer world. CLICK HEREhttp://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=7bHe6z2_UnMeeyaoqe7oTw . WEBINAR INVITATION Setting the Record Straight on Renewable Energy Cost

Dear Paul,

*Fact: Renewable energy is providing affordable electricity across the country right now. And it is getting even cheaper.*

Unfortunately, public understanding of the role renewables now play in supplying clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to millions of households is muddled by outdated perceptions and misleading claims at the center of misinformation campaigns funded by fossil fuel interests.

We invite you to join the Union of Concerned Scientists for a webinar exploring how you can use your expertise to effectively respond to misinformation about renewable energy cost.

*Setting the Record Straight on Renewable Energy Costhttp://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=C_cTt_sNckJSEjalnNp85w * *Date:* Wednesday, April 3 *Time:* 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EDT)

*Register for the Webinar Todayhttp://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=PYhio0DEUmN6xe4PeWRCbw *

Featuring the following UCS staff:

- *Jeff Deyette*, assistant director of energy research and senior energy analyst in the Climate & Energy Program, will examine a series of misleading studies funded by the Koch brothers at the center of a misinformation campaign targeting renewable energy requirements in more than a dozen states; - *Laura Wisland*, senior energy analyst, will explore common misperceptions about renewable energy costs, such as the claim that renewables cost significantly more than coal, natural gas, or nuclear power; and - *David Anderson*, outreach coordinator, will highlight the important role you can play in setting the record straight.

Please join us as we examine some of the top misconceptions about renewable energy cost and highlight best practices for communicating the facts.

Sincerely, [image: David Anderson]

David Anderson Outreach Coordinator Climate & Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists** *

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