Local energy policy is global energy policy
It's going to take a lot more than changing light bulbs and signing up for email lists to create clean energy policies that are in line with our democratic ideals. It's going to take an organized effort of American citizens, willing to learn and fight in their own community. Here we show you the basics of how to begin to educate yourself about your energy provider and their connection to your local officials. Once you have that knowledge, we'll help you get organized in your own community to CLEAN.
Step 1. Educate
The first step to taking action locally is to educate yourself about your local situation. That is, where the power comes from and its effects. If you already know the situation or are already fighting locally, fill in the form at the bottom of this page to let us know about you and your fight and we'll plug in to help.
Here's what to do:
Understand the power: Energy
Go to www.carma.org. On the right side of the screen you will see a box to enter your zip code. This will tell you who your energy provider is and their current carbon emissions.
Go to www.ILoveMountains.org. On the left side of the screen you'll see a place to enter your zip code. Here you can see how your energy provider is connected to Coal and its awful practice of Mountain Top Removal.
Understand the power: Political
Go to www.opensecrets.org or www.fec.gov and find out just how much money is flowing from energy providers to your elected officials.
You can try starting your search about:
Go to your state government website, lookup your state campaign finance reports for your local elected officials.
Step 2. Report Your Findings
The information you provide below will be forwarded to your regional CLEAN field leaders. After they review it, they will contact you to help you organize your community (or strengthen or coordinate with your existing organization). It is also OK to fill out partial information and to come back and use this form again when you learn more. Or, we might help you find the information you need.
