Dear ____________________________________,
I am
writing to ask that you co-sponsor SB 103 (Frerichs)/ HB 2864 (Mautino), a bill
that would update Illinois’ Renewable Portfolio Standard to function in today’s
utility market.
Since
2007, when Illinois first set a goal of getting to 25% renewable energy by
2025, renewable energy has brought Illinois 20,000 new jobs, saved consumers
$177 million per year in wholesale electricity prices, and displaced 5 million
tons of air pollution per year. However, in-state renewable energy development
sharply decreased last year as a result of changes to Illinois’ utility market.
For example, zero new wind projects were built in Illinois in 2013, and very
minimal solar was developed. Luckily, this year we have a chance to get back on
track with SB 103 and HB 2864 which would update the RPS to function in today’s
utility market.
As a
mother, I am very invested in making sure we build a clean energy economy here
in Illinois. I want to make sure that my children can breathe clean air, drink
clean water, and build a future on a planet with a stable climate. I am also invested
in strengthening our economy in a sustainable and equitable manner. The state
government should be doing everything they can to make sure that Illinois
fosters the clean energy job market, so that our children can build a future in
a thriving economy.
SB
103/HB 2864 is an important piece of making sure we give the green light to
renewable energy in our state. Please co-sponsor the bill, and do everything
that you can to make sure it passes in this legislative session.
Thank
you for your time and your service to our state.
Please
contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Name:
_______________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________
Phone:
_______________________________________
Email:
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