This exemption makes it cheaper to run these older, dirtier plants and rewards their owners for creating more pollution. Unfortunately, state deregulation laws are providing a bailout for the nuclear plants that subsidizes their operation. This means more nuclear waste and more safety threats from aging plants. Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power generate electricity with virtually no pollution. But, large energy companies are green washing their products or reselling renewable energy that has already been paid for by ratepayers.
Renewable energy is in danger of becoming a gourmet option on the nation's energy menu.
All around the nation, citizens are joining together to ensure that we have a sustainable energy future where affordable, non-polluting electricity is available to all consumers. Federal legislation must be passed that prevents a bailout of the electric industry and provides far-reaching protections for consumers and the environment. Please include your name and your groups name, address, phone number, and fax number.