John,
Summer is almost here, and with it will come dangerous heat waves fueled by the climate crisis.
Hot summer days without air conditioning aren’t just uncomfortable — in some cases, they can have deadly consequences. 27 states across the country allow utility companies to shut off power during summer heat waves, putting people’s health and safety on the line for the sake of profits.1
We’re fighting to stop the shutoffs and save lives. So far, supporters like you have sent thousands of messages to Congress demanding a federal ban on utility shutoffs during heat waves. Plus, we called on Duke Energy — a major utility company that operates in some of the hottest states — to stop their summer shutoffs.
We need to keep up the public pressure to end these shutoffs for good. Will you send a letter to the editor of your local newspapers to urge your local leaders and utility companies to act? It’ll only take a minute, and with our simple tool and pre-written template, it’s easier than ever to make your voice heard in local media.
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Private, for-profit utility companies have monopolized regional markets across the country, often leaving consumers with no choice in who to pay for electricity and heat.
These companies spend our money on unreliable, expensive fossil fuels that will further burn down our planet, and on their own lobbying efforts to slow the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Then, they raise our rates to pad their wallets and maximize their profits, while turning off our power in seconds if we don’t pay them enough — even during deadly summer heat waves when it could kill us.
Summer utility shutoffs should be banned everywhere, John. And one of the best ways to get your message in front of your local leaders and utility company is through your local newspapers. Help stop the shutoffs by sending a letter to the editor of your local papers now — it will only take a minute with our easy tool →
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In solidarity,
Candice Fortin for Team 350
1 - The Guardian
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PO Box 843004, Boston, MA 02284-3004
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