When rural electric utilities began to spread across America 75 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made the point that electricity in this country was no longer a luxury. It had become, as it is today, a necessity.
In these difficult economic times, a lot of Americans are struggling to make ends meets. As not-for-profit, consumer-owned and controlled rural electric utilities, we want to make certain that each and every citizen in this country can continue to receive affordable electric power. We want to make certain we don’t step back from the commitment that FDR made.
Congress is currently working to address issues related to climate change and debating federal mandates regarding renewable energy development and energy efficiency. Even if Congress doesn’t act, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a green light to put new rules curbing emissions of carbon dioxide from power plants in place. As a result of these efforts, there’s little doubt electric bills are going to rise.
The only question is whether higher electric bills will be kept affordable. Please contact your legislative leaders today by joining Our Energy Our Future campaign.
SOURCE: Our Energy Our Future excerpt from their website.
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