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On Nov. 14, Environment America, our federation of state-based environment groups, was joined by Rep. Ed Markey (Mass.) and environmental allies to tout the role states have played in moving America toward a cleaner and more secure energy future. Simultaneously, in more than a dozen states, we were joined by governors, legislative leaders and top energy and environmental regulators in calling on Congress to follow the lead of the states by adopting a strong energy bill that saves energy, ramps up renewable energy and begins to reduce our nation’s oil consumption.

How You Can Help

In order to push these clean energy policies past the opposition of powerful energy companies, we are calling on Congress to follow the lead of the states and pass an energy bill that will promote clean energy, reduce our nation's dependence on oil, and save energy. Sign our petition

Brief Summary

Last year, Environment Washington helped put on the ballot and helped pass Initiative 937, the Clean Energy Initiative.  This measure guarantees that Washington’s utilities get 15 percent of their power from wind, solar and other renewable energy resources by 2020. I-937 also guarantees that Washington consumers save energy, and save money, through utility programs like rebates for customers that purchase more efficient appliances, windows and lighting.   

Washington's increasing energy demand is leading to skyrocketing prices and more pollution. Public health and the economy are paying the price for decades of dangerous energy policy.

The coal, nuclear and natural gas companies and some utilities are recommending we meet our energy challenges by building more fossil fuel and nuclear plants. More coal is unacceptable for our health and our environment, and nuclear power will leave us with a legacy of radioactive waste. Furthermore, increased reliance on natural gas will put us at risk of Enron-style price spikes.