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John -

Last week, tens of thousands of climate activists marched in the streets
for Climate Week in NYC. But that wasn't the only thing our climate
movement made happen:

The battle against climate-wrecking utility companies
continued, John.

All over the country, utility companies are using the profits from our
utility bills to invest in fossil fuels and grow their political power to
block the transition to renewable energy. What makes this even worse is
that, as consumers, many of us have no choice in where the energy that
powers our electricity, water, and heat comes from.

That's why we are mobilizing our climate movement to fight back against
their greed and push utility companies to rapidly transition to renewable
energy.

We’ll share more about 350.org's campaign to push utility companies off
fossil fuels and onto renewable energy in a moment.

[ [link removed] ]But first — join the fight against utility companies now and sign the
petition today demanding they stop investing in fossil fuels and fund
renewable energy now!

[ [link removed] ]Add your name »

Right now, utility companies are busy blocking renewable energy projects
by denying permits and manipulating bureaucracy.

Why? The short answer is to protect their profits.

Many utility companies operate in the same way as fossil fuel companies:
they care about making a profit for themselves and their shareholders, no
matter at what cost to the planet.

They know that renewable energy is cheaper and safer to use, which means
less rate hikes and increases for their customers, and less profit for
them and their shareholders. So when oil and gas companies go to utility
companies and ask for money for new fossil energy plants, they say yes.

Utility companies will ruthlessly cut off people's electricity. In Maine,
94,000 households received disconnect notices this spring for falling
behind on electric bill payments after rates were increased.

In Maryland, utility company Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) is proposing a
massive rate increase that would increase consumers’ bills by over $800
per year.^1 This outrageous rate hike would disproportionately impact the
predominantly Black city of Baltimore, where low-income residents must use
more than 11% of their income to pay for energy costs. This is a racial,
economic, and climate justice issue.

That’s why, to power up a renewable energy transition rooted in justice,
we’re bringing the fight directly to utility companies.

[ [link removed] ]Add your name today: Tell utility companies to stop investing in fossil
fuels and fund renewable energy now!

[ [link removed] ]Add your name »

There's no doubt that this is going to be a huge battle for the climate
movement. But I know that if we come together, it's a battle we can win.

Thank you for taking action on this critical campaign today.

In solidarity,

Taylor Smith-Hams
US Campaigner
350.org

1 - [ [link removed] ]State of Maryland

350.org's long-term partner CREDO Mobile has selected 350.org to be one of
three non-profits eligible to receive a portion of a $100,000 grant. The
portion of the grant that we receive depends on how many votes we get
during the month of September.

[ [link removed] ]Please take a moment and cast your vote, and share with your friends
and family as well.

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