Action on federal renewable energy standard

Make your opinion heard 5

Senator Bingaman is with the majority of Americans in wanting more renewable energy. Accordingly, he has authored legislation that would require utilities to increase renewables in their portfolio to 15 percent by 2020.

Senator Domenici is with the craven few who don't want this to happen. Accordingly, he has authored an amendment to redefine qualifying renewables to include nukes and coal. So tricky! But we are on to him.

The vote on Domenici's amendment will take place this afternoon. Calls to the following swinging senators by 2 p.m. EDT today could make all the difference.

Minn. - Coleman - 202.224.5641

N.H. - Gregg - 202.224.3324

Ark. - Pryor - 202.224.2353

Ark. - Lincoln - 202.224.4843

Kan. - Brownback - 202.224.6521

Ind. - Bayh - 202.224.5623

Ore. - Smith - 202.224.3753

Mo. - McCaskill - 202.224.6154

W.Va. - Rockefeller- 202.224.6472

If you live in or know anyone in these states, consider calling ASAP.

Talking points:

  • Hi, my name is XXXX and I'm calling from [city, state].
  • I'm calling to ask Senator XXXX to oppose Senator Domenici's amendment to the national renewable portfolio standard bill.
  • The amendment would weaken the deployment of truly clean and renewable electricity sources like wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal.
  • The renewable standard is intended to promote our development of clean, new energy sources, not give more subsidies to the coal and nuclear industries.
  • The bill provides a way to save consumers like me money on their utility bills by increasing the competition from renewable energy sources and reducing the demand for natural gas
  • Thank you.

Action courtesy of UCS

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  1. GreenNPR Posted 7:55 pm
    12 Jun 2007

    Well?well, what happen? Was the amendment voted up or down?

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    Bill Scher Posted 4:46 am
    13 Jun 2007

    Amendment being debated nowBoth Bingaman and Domenici introduced their amendments today (Wed. afternoon) and made their arguments. The Senate is continuing debate on those amendments now I believe (though as of 2:45 PM, the Senate is currently in a "quorum call," waiting for a Senator to take to the floor).

    Bill Scher blogs for Common Sense at commonsense.ourfuture.org

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    Bill Scher Posted 7:08 am
    13 Jun 2007

    no vote Wed. nightDomenici just said on the floor that they were not expecting a vote on either Bingaman's or his amendment tonight.

    Bill Scher blogs for Common Sense at commonsense.ourfuture.org

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  4. tomgray Posted 10:48 am
    13 Jun 2007

    Close Vote!Inside word on the Bingaman Renewable Portfolio Standard is that the vote will be very tight. If you support this concept, the time to weigh in is right now. You can reach any Senator's office through the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.
    Regards,

    Thomas O. Gray

    American Wind Energy Association

    www.awea.org

    risingwind.blogspot.com

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  5. tomgray Posted 4:01 am
    14 Jun 2007

    Domenici Amendment DefeatedThe Domenici amendment was defeated moments ago, 56-39.  There is still time to support the Bingaman Renewable Energy Standard.  If you support this first meaningful step to fight global warming, call your Senator's office through the Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121.
    Regards,

    Thomas O. Gray

    American Wind Energy Association

    www.awea.org

    risingwind.blogspot.com

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