Urgent: Act now to strengthen the clean energy bill!
In "Green Prosperity", top economists further confirm what we already know: Investments in clean energy are good for low-income people and the U.S economy.
The report finds that through employment opportunities, lower energy
bills, and lower transportation costs, clean energy investments would
raise living standards for low-income Americans.
A $150 billion investment in clean energy would create 1.7 million net
American jobs. That's three times more jobs than the dirty energy
industry could create with the same investment.
Here's the catch: The outcomes predicted in "Green Prosperity"
will only come about through strong legislation. Historically excluded
communities will continue to be marginalized in the new economy unless
we write inclusion into the laws from the start.
That's why I'm asking you to take action today. The American Clean
Energy and Security Act (ACES), currently in Congress, is our best
chance yet to transition America to a clean energy economy.
But ACES falls short when it comes to opportunity for low-income communities and communities of color.
Congress must strengthen the bill to ensure it includes investments in
green job training and provisions that enable job access for low-income
workers.
Please take action! Tell Congress to strengthen the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
If you've already taken action, spread the word. Pass this email along to 10 friends.
"Green Prosperity" concretely shows us what the right clean energy
investments can do for the economy and for low-income communities.
Let's help Congress turn that vision into reality.
Thank you for taking action.
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Chief Executive Officer
Green For All
P.S. Today, I wrote about the report and its implications on Anderson Cooper 360. Please read my post, comment on it, and forward it. Let's spread the findings from "Green Prosperity" far and wide.
