The Jeffords Bill requires that electric utilities disclose both the sourc es used to generate their power and how much pollu tion they create. Net Metering - Ensure that Americans can produce their own electricity from renewable sources and receive fair treatment from utilities. Through the policy of net metering, the Jeffords Bill requires utili ties to allow customers who generate their own elec tricity to feed excess energy back into the power grid and receive credit on their electricity bills. If time permits, a well-written personal letter sent by US mail still carries the most weight when communicating with Congress. However, when speed is of the essence, e-mailing can be a good way to get your message across.
Many offices are now able to handle email letters.
Use the information in our alerts to write your own message. Ask for a reply to your email message and check to make sure you receive a response, since some offices do not yet have a system for handling constituent email. If you do not receive a reply within a reasonable time period, call the office to see if they received your message. Use a letter format for your email message, including your return address to verify you are a constituent. Without a return address your message could be severely discounted or simply be deleted.