Take Action: Urge State Legislators to Invest in Clean Energy, Not Fossil Gas Plants
Our planet needs clean energy solutions that protect both public health and the environment while meeting the energy needs of our communities. Renewable energy offers the sustainable, affordable, and safe way forward—but the fossil fuel industry and certain utilities are fighting to keep the status quo, pushing harmful investments in fossil gas plants.
Now more than ever, we need your voice to help state legislators understand the risks of these outdated investments. Fossil fuel-driven approaches like carbon capture, hydrogen, and biomethane may sound promising, but they come with significant challenges and are no substitute for real progress. Instead of relying on these short-term fixes, it’s time to ramp up investments in renewable energy sources like solar and wind, which offer true, lasting solutions for cutting pollution and reducing gas plant dependency.
Recent analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists underscores why renewable energy is the best path forward. Their findings provide decisionmakers with a comprehensive look at the downsides of fossil fuel-based solutions and make a clear case for the benefits of renewables.
What You Can Do:
Write to your state legislators today and share this critical analysis. Let them know that investing in renewable energy is the key to a healthier, more sustainable future. Urge them to support policies that prioritize clean energy solutions over fossil fuel-based alternatives that will only perpetuate pollution and harm.
How to Take Action:
• Email or call your state legislators and ask them to invest in renewable energy solutions instead of fossil gas plants.
• Share the Union of Concerned Scientists’ analysis and accompanying tool to help them make informed decisions that benefit all of us.
Together, we can chart a course toward a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future. Let’s make sure our legislators are leading the way in supporting renewable energy, not prolonging dependence on fossil fuels.
