Contacted my Representative

I contacted Mike McIntyre to vote no to Cap and Trade bill

here is what he wrote back (or someone working for him, ya never know) (I signed it like it was my hubby wrote it)

Dear Mr. H:

Thank you for writing to me about H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue, and I share your concerns.

As you know, H.R. 2454 would establish a program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in our atmosphere through a cap-and-trade program. This program would require entities that emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere to either reduce their emissions or purchase allowances from entities that remove carbon from the atmosphere. Electric utilities, manufacturing facilities, and industrial operations will be required to meet these requirements which could significantly drive up the cost of doing business. Those cost increase would then be passed along to consumers causing increases in utilities rates, the cost of food and household items, and vehicle fuels. When the program is fully implemented in 2030, retail electricity rates could rise as much as 45%, our GDP could fall as much as $350 billion, and the economy could lose as many as 2.5 million jobs even after accounting for those generated by new, green business. This is a price American families simply cannot afford to pay.



In addition, the bill would establish a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES), which requires electric utilities to generate a specific amount of energy from renewable sources. The RES does not take into account regional differences in capacity for renewable generation. The southeastern region of the United States does not have the same renewable generation capacity as states out West blessed with ample sunlight to warm solar panels and constant wind to drive turbines. I am concerned that the costs associated with both cap-and-trade and the RES will be merely a tax on consumers without the benefits of reduced emissions or more renewable generation.



God's beautiful earth must be protected and preserved, but this bill is not the answer. It will cost jobs, increase electricity rates, pass on financial burdens to the next generation, and hurt our country in the global economy. It would potentially allow more jobs to go overseas to countries like China that do not comply with the same standards.



My commitment in Congress has been to help working families and keep Southeastern North Carolina moving forward. During these challenging economic times, this bill is a hardship that our citizens and communities cannot afford. I voted against this bill as it places far too great a burden on our working families, small businesses, and family farmers.



Thank you for contacting me about this important issue. I will continue to be a strong voice for you in Washington. If you would like to receive my periodic e-newsletter, visit my website at http://www.house.gov/mcintyre/.





Sincerely,







Mike McIntyre

Member of Congress