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Aug 20, 2010
Upcoming Workshop and Rally Focused on Appalachian Transition
Join a conversation about transition in Appalachia through a conference and mass mobilization day in Washington D.C. The events aim to advance the dialogue about current energy extraction practices, with a specific focus on ending mountaintop removal coal mining, and advocate for a renewable energy future for Appalachia on a national stage
"We envision a vibrant weekend during which thousands will learn
about the challenges Appalachia faces and ways to build a movement to
end the destruction and plant the seeds of a sustainable and prosperous
Appalachia," said the organizers of the events.
The conference, entitled Voices from the Mountains, will be held on
September 25-26, 2010. Organizers of the Voices from the Mountain
conference are planning a space for regional participants to grow and
connect through strategy sessions, workshops, learning, and cultural
events. Topics will include both exploration of the issues facing the
region and ways to move forward.
The day following the
conference, September 27th, many people from the Appalachian region
will gather with conference attendees for a day of mobilization and
rallying on Capitol Hill. 2000 people, including movement leaders from
the region, celebrities such as Ashley Judd and Silas House, and many
Appalachian residents are expected to gather.
Visit www.appalachiarising.org to register for these events or to learn more.
Mar 01, 2010
Take Action Now For Clean Energy in Kentucky!
It must be March, because it’s crunch time in the Kentucky General Assembly. This is a critical week for Kentuckians to make our voices heard in favor of clean energy solutions. Do you have three minutes today?
The Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance is enthusiastically supporting HB 408, legislation introduced by Rep. Harry Moberly to promote the growth of clean energy jobs in every Kentucky community, while also helping our families and businesses to save energy and money by becoming more energy efficient.
At this time HB 408 is the only bill before the legislature to encourage greater investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. HB 408 creates incentives necessary for utility companies to make greater investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and holds them accountable for making progress towards ten-year goals.
We anticipate that other proposals from House Leadership and the Beshear Administration will be announced this week. Now is a critical time for legislators to hear from people back home in support of the clean energy solutions contained in HB 408. Let them know that you want strong, clean energy legislation to pass in 2010!
Please call toll-free message line in Frankfort TODAY to urge action on proposals to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in Kentucky. The helpful people who answer the phone will direct each message to the right legislators, even if you aren’t sure who represents your area. The line is open until 11 p.m.
Call: 1-800-372-7181
Ask to leave a message for: “House and Senate Leadership, your Senator and Representative, and members of the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Energy Committee.”
Message: “Please support HB 408 to create clean energy jobs across Kentucky and help our families and businesses save energy and money.”
More information about HB 408:
HB 408 creates incentives necessary for utility companies to make greater investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and holds them accountable for making progress towards ten-year goals.
Specifically, HB 408:
- Requires utilities in Kentucky to increase the share of their electricity that comes from renewable sources from about 2% currently to 12.5% by 2020.
- Requires utilities to help their industrial, commercial and residential customers reduce their energy use by 10.5% over the next ten years through energy efficiency programs.
- Ensures that energy efficiency programs will be available for all customers, including low-income families who are the most vulnerable in the face of rising energy costs.
- Creates a “feed-in tariff,” to encourage private investment in renewable energy technologies. Feed-in tariffs are a proven way to drive investment and expand employment in renewable energy.
Details, including fact sheets about the bill, can be found at www.kysea.org/legislative-policy-work.
