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Our Energy, Our Future: Climate Change Legislation Needs to be Fair, Affordable, and Achievable for Floridians

Congress is considering climate change legislation that could significantly increase your monthly electric bill if not done right. As electricity prices go up, it impacts the cost of nearly everything . affecting your household budget.

This legislation creates new government policy for energy use and production. It charges you for the greenhouse gases emitted when electricity is produced.

Some want to force consumers to pay more than their fair share because of where they live.that.s unfair! We can make sure climate change goals are achievable and affordable, protecting you from electric price shock, if our elected officials work with us.

Ask your U.S. Representative to work with the electric utilities to be sure that any legislation meets your needs for affordable electricity.

Ask your U.S. Senators to fight for a climate change bill that is Fair, Affordable, and Achievable.

Begin a dialogue with your legislators: ask the tough questions. Once you start, keep it going by visiting www.ourenergy.coop.

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In the message box below, please add your own words to tell your elected officials how important affordable electricity is to you and your community.

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	Your U.S. Senators
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Our Energy, Our Future: Balance the needs of environmental and energy problems in federal energy policy

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I support public investment that improves our nation's ability to deliver affordable, reliable electricity. I support wise investments that diversify our nation's energy portfolio and make our country more energy efficient and independent.

Now more than ever, I am very concerned about what rising energy costs will do to the average person. Many do not have the ability to pay higher electric bills.

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My electric utility is working hard to keep my electric bill affordable. I understand that dealing with energy and environmental problems is complicated and will take time. My electric utility is ready to help you balance these priorities and find a solution.

Please remember your constituents as you consider the Waxman-Markey bill.

Thank you for your attention to my concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.

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I urge you to work with the utilities as you craft climate change and energy legislation. As the U.S. Senate debates this issue, I am asking you to fight for a bill that is:

* FAIR - Climate change legislation needs to recognize regional differences in how electricity is produced. I should not be penalized because of where I live.

* AFFORDABLE - Any climate change plan must keep electric bills affordable for all Americans.

* ACHIEVABLE - Climate change mandates must be realistic to ensure long-term success.

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Legislation must be fair and affordable . adopting these goals will help ensure that outcome. Please work with the electric cooperatives to minimize the cost of combating climate change. Given these tough economic times, keeping electric bills affordable must be a high priority.

Please insist on legislation that's fair and affordable to the people of our great state.

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