Please sign our petition calling on Congress to take action to make America more energy independent.

PETITION TEXT:

This fall, we need Congress to move us toward a new energy future. We urge you to give final approval to energy legislation that will:

• Promote Clean Energy by adopting the House provision to establish a national renewable electricity standard, requiring utilities to produce 15% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020, and by extending renewable energy tax credits.

• Reduce Our Nation’s Dependence on Oil by increasing fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks to 35 mpg by 2020. The standards in the Senate bill would save 1.2 million barrels of oil a day in 2020, save consumers $25 billion, and substantially reduce global warming pollution.

• Save Energy by adopting strong energy-efficiency incentives and standards.

We are counting on you, our leaders in Congress, to meet the energy challenges our nation now faces with bold action.