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This summer, all of us who care about reducing global warming pollution achieved two major milestones: In June the Senate passed an energy bill requiring automobiles go farther on a tank of gas. And in August the House passed an energy bill requiring electric utilities to obtain more power from clean, renewable sources—such as the wind and sun.

According to new UCS analysis, if utilities are required to produce 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources—like the wind and sun—U.S. consumers would save between $13 billion and $18 billion a year in energy costs. Combined with the $24 billion consumers would save nationally if Congress increased fuel economy standards to 35 miles per gallon—this energy bill could have a direct effect on your pocketbook!

Yet automakers, coal companies, and utilities are lobbying hard to keep these consumer- and climate-friendly provisions out of the energy bill. Please email your senators and tell them to support an energy bill that saves consumers money and reduces the risk of global warming.

Please make your letter personal by adding in your own thoughts and concerns. Every letter makes a difference, but customized letters have the greatest effect!