John -
Here in the United States, our climate movement is setting out to build the loudest and most diverse campaign in organizational history:
We are building a campaign targeting utilities companies around the country to transition OFF of fossil fuels and BUILD renewable energy solutions.
I'll explain all about the Utilities Campaign in just a moment, but first I need to ask if you can kickstart our brand new Utilities Campaign with a $3.50 contribution today:
John — it is outrageous that utilities companies in the United States are still investing in fossil fuels and building dirty coal and gas plants.
Gas utilities can control everything we do in our homes from cooking, staying warm and having daily access to vital devices to support anything from working from home to monitoring our health.
What is so insidious about our dependence on gas utilities is it is, in fact, making our lives worse. The everyday use of gas utilities can emit harmful pollutants within your home leading to ailments including cancer. Additionally, these companies are often able to increase rates leaving lower income people and families having to decide between paying a utility bill or rent. Emissions from gas consumption overall contributes to 65% of all CO2 emissions. So what are we paying for? Financial stress, new health issues and a burning planet? Something has to change.
It is essential that we switch our energy dependence here in the United States off of gas and onto renewable energy. Simply put, fossil fuels cannot continue if we want to have a livable planet.
A campaign like this one has never been run before at 350.org, and it's not going to be easy. But if we can pull this off, we will quite literally transform the energy system in this country.
That's why today I am asking you to kickstart our brand new Utilities Campaign with a $3.50 contribution:
Can you please make your first $3.50 contribution to kickstart the 350.org Utilities campaign?
The first step in this campaign is understanding which campaign demands for utilities are most winnable and at the same time grow and strengthen the movement for a just transition. That's why we are launching pilot projects in key states so we can lay the foundation for our national campaign:
In West Virginia and Ohio, we are fighting back against American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is pushing for utility rate increases and is also selling a coal plant that was set for decommissioning but that will remain operating if the sale goes through.
Given that local Public Utility Commissions are often captive to industry, we have been working to organize locally against AEP by engaging with our 350 local groups as well as a variety of movement partners.
We are also working with a broad range of networks in West Virginia and Ohio to facilitate campaigns that support people struggling to pay their bills and install rooftop solar.
But pushback from our political opponents has only just begun, and threatens to compromise the gains our movement has made both in the power of coalitions and the strength of our demands.
That's why we need your help right now:
Will you become a kickstarter of 350.org's Utilities Campaign?
Thank you for considering making a donation to kickstart our Utilities Campaign and accelerate a just and equitable energy transition driven by communities.
More on this campaign soon.
In solidarity,
Jeff Ordower
North America Director
350.org
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PO Box 843004, Boston, MA 02284-3004
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