Seeking an "energy system for and by the people," Reps. @JamaalBowmanNY and @CoriBush have introduced the "Public Power Resolution," legislation that would help establish basic utility services for all while driving down fossil fuel consumption.
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The 12-page legislation is available here: bowman.house.gov/_cache/files/e…
Here's some of what it would do: vest a "just" energy transition for public/co-op providers so they can change out existing infrastructure w/renewable energy; establish federal guidelines to keep utilities accountable, impose a universal ban on util. disconnections for nonpayment
Bowman: As long as energy is treated as a commodity, not a right, poor people, workers & communities of color will suffer. We need to make power a public utility to end man made energy disasters & ensure no family ever has to choose between keeping lights on or feeding their kids
Rep. @CoriBush on the bill: “For too many families in St. Louis and across the country, the high cost of energy means having to choose between keeping the heat on in the winter or buying groceries. I, myself, have had to make that choice."
And here is a full list of the organizations which have thrown their support behind Bowman and Bush's bill, now over 40: bowman.house.gov/_cache/files/4…
The Public Power Resolution has also been co-sponsored by fellow Democrats @RashidaTlaib @RepMarieNewman, @AOC, @MondaireJones, @AyannaPressley, @Ilhan Omar, and @RepRaulGrijalva.
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