Support & Vote YES on H.R. 2946 Clean Energy Victory Bonds

Today I take pen in hand to write and urge your support for H.R. 2946, the Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act (Reps. Zoe Lofgren & Doris Matsui). It’s good idea whose time is long overdue in our energy transition: Get the people involved. The Clean Energy Victory Bonds Act would allow all Americans to invest as little as $25 in Treasury bonds that directly fund the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles. This $50 billion program could leverage $150 billion in clean energy investment without new taxes. It's a safe investment backed by the U.S. government that grows our economy, creates skilled jobs, and gives us a competitive advantage in the global clean tech market. Just some of the advantages of such Bonds: -Consumer Savings: Clean energy solutions will lower utility bills since clean energy sources are free of the volatility and price increases of fossil fuels. When clean energy solutions are paired with energy efficiency, consumers will see a decrease in energy costs. -A Safe Investment: Investors will be purchasing US Treasury Bonds. Backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government, investors will earn back their full investment plus interest. -Grow US Businesses: Support the growth of American businesses in the clean energy sector, and help them become more competitive globally. -Health Benefits: Protect the health and safety of Americans by reducing local air and water pollution throughout the country. Clean energy will significantly reduce deaths from heart attacks, lung diseases and asthma, and reduce birth defects from mercury poisoning. -Grow the US Economy: Will bring money into the American economy through foreign exports as demand for clean energy around the world increases. -Clean Energy Protects the Economy: Clean energy relies on limitless sources like sun, wind and geothermal, which in turn will limit jolts to the US economy from energy price increases. Currently, the economy is at the mercy of price increases for fossil fuel resources (especially oil), and the price of oil will only go up as we deplete reserves. -Competitive Advantage: Clean energy technologies will be the growth sector for the next century. The U.S. can become the leading producer and exporter of advanced energy technologies and ensure our economic competitiveness for generations. It also recognizes that the climate crisis is an existential threat that demands immediate action. Investing in clean energy sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels can create over a million new jobs while reducing our reliance on volatile fossil fuels. Enacting Clean Energy Victory Bonds is a pragmatic solution that enables ordinary citizens to be patriotic investors in America's future. Please support H.R. 2946. Thank you for your service.