Living LaFarge

Thank you, Union of Concerned Scientists!

That’s just the thing—I’m sure my planet will appreciate it, and I even think it fits. A, um “friend” over at UCS, whom I know personally and who has taken me to lunch in his official capacity as president of the organization, sent me a little note today supporting some upcoming legislation. It was so personal, he included his signature and a recent picture. He looks so good! Like a man who means business.

Anyway, he suggested I write a letter to my congressmen. And for my birthday, I would love it if you could do the same. It would mean so much to me, to Erika, and especially to Anna when she grows up.

It’ll take you a few minutes, but you’ll get a warm little feeling in your left ventricle when you do it. That’s a good thing :)

So here’s the link: http://www.ucsaction.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=25859

I’ll make it easier—you can crib from me all you like. This is a modified version of the copy they have, so it’s vaguely more personal. Copy this and then head on over to the above link:

I am writing to urge you to support a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), a.ka. a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which would require utilities to gradually increase their use of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and bioenergy to 20 percent of total power generation.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has found that a 20 percent RES would be both affordable and achievable.

Such a standard would reduce demand for natural gas, lower gas and electricity prices, and provide consumer savings of $49 billion by 2020, according to a recent study by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

It would also boost the economy, creating over 300,000 jobs in various fields, much more than the jobs created by generating the electricity from fossil fuels. It would also help rural communities with wind power land leases.

Overall, the benefits are as great for our near-term economy as they are for our long-term future. Please help us move toward a cleaner energy future by co-sponsoring a strong RES bill (HR 983/ S. 427) and insisting that any national energy legislation must include a strong RES.

I look forward to learning about your position on this important issue.

Thank you, it’s wonderful. I’ll wear it for years to come :)

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