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Don't Let Congress Bail on Clean Energy

Sometimes there is a silver lining. While we didn't expect it, the Senate's new economic bailout package (A.K.A. the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008) includes the critical clean energy tax incentives we've been pushing for months. However you feel about the bailout, it is crucial that these tax credits are passed before they expire at the end of this year.  The bill will allow solar and wind projects to go forward, and will also add a significant job development enhancement to the package.

We believe we should do everything we can to protect Creation and encourage green jobs. Please make a quick phone call to your House representative to support clean energy in any tax package that goes forward. Note that the House is blocking all email communication at this time.

Here is how you can TAKE ACTION:

  • Find your representative by using our search feature below. Enter your full address and click on GO to find your elected officials. Click on the name of your federal official in the House to go to his/her details page. Then find his/her Capitol Office phone number.
  • Call the office and ask to speak to the Chief of Staff.  If she/he isn't available, ask to leave a message.
  • Sample message:  
"I'm calling from _______ to urge Congressmember _______ to extend the clean energy tax incentives for renewable energy and energy conservation. Please make sure these job-creating incentives are not allowed to expire, and are included in any tax package that goes forward."

Other points you may want to add:
  • The residential tax incentives included will help average homeowners
  • The clean energy tax credits will create 1.2 million green jobs
  • Without the tax credits, wind, solar, and other projects underway will be stalled
Thank you for making the voice of the faith community heard today.

Results:

Thank you for taking action! After months of pushing for the extension of the clean energy tax credits, we can now celebrate. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, a.k.a the economic rescue bill, includes the critical incentives, which will promote the development of renewable energy, conservation, efficiency, and green jobs. The bill passed in the House on October 3, 2008 and was quickly signed by President Bush.



 


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