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Today we released a report with @EvergreenAction and @DataProgress that shows how Congress can pass a 100% Clean Electricity Standard targeting 2035—including through budget reconciliation.
Read the big takeaways in our article @voxdotcom + this
THREAD! https://www.vox.com/22265119/biden-climate-change-renewable-energy-clean-electricity-standard-congress
Read the big takeaways in our article @voxdotcom + this
THREAD! https://www.vox.com/22265119/biden-climate-change-renewable-energy-clean-electricity-standard-congress
Our report shows how Congress can act, even through budget reconciliation, on a Clean Electricity Standard (CES) and crucial complementary policies, including investments
After 6+ months of research, we know how we can get this done. https://collaborative.evergreenaction.com/policy-hub/100-clean
After 6+ months of research, we know how we can get this done. https://collaborative.evergreenaction.com/policy-hub/100-clean
Clean Electricity Standards and proven and popular.
Already more than 1 in 3 Americans live in a place targeting 100% clean power.
In new polling from @DataProgress, it's clear that two-thirds of Americans support this approach. https://www.dataforprogress.org/memos/voters-support-a-clean-electricity-standard
Already more than 1 in 3 Americans live in a place targeting 100% clean power.
In new polling from @DataProgress, it's clear that two-thirds of Americans support this approach. https://www.dataforprogress.org/memos/voters-support-a-clean-electricity-standard
We know we can do this because it's already being done. Almost all the utilities in Colorado are committed to 80% clean power by 2030, putting them directly on a path to 100% clean by 2035.
As @jaredpolis put it: Congress should follow their lead.
As @jaredpolis put it: Congress should follow their lead.
We were honored to launch our roadmap to a 100% clean electricity system this morning with @SenTinaSmith, a champion in the Senate on climate and clean energy.
Like so many other Senators, she knows we can and must get this done this year.
Like so many other Senators, she knows we can and must get this done this year.
And don't just take our word for it. Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid himself says a federal Clean Electricity Standard can and must get done this year.
A national Clean Electricity Standard is:
- popular and proven
- passable through budget reconciliation
- will save customers money
- technological achievable.
There are no more excuses left. It's time for Congress to act. https://collaborative.evergreenaction.com/policy-hub/100-clean
- popular and proven
- passable through budget reconciliation
- will save customers money
- technological achievable.
There are no more excuses left. It's time for Congress to act. https://collaborative.evergreenaction.com/policy-hub/100-clean
