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ARKANSAS CLIMATE SECURITY ACT OF 2009 (ACES)
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Briefly the ACES Act of 2009 will:
The American Clean Energy and Security Act will create millions of new clean energy jobs, save consumers hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs, enhance America's energy independence, and cut global warming pollution. To meet these goals, the legislation has four titles:
1. A clean energy title that promotes renewable sources of energy, carbon capture and sequestration technologies, low-carbon fuels, clean electric vehicles, and the smart grid and electricity transmission;
2. An energy efficiency title that increases energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy, including buildings, appliances, transportation, and industry;
3. A global warming title that places limits on emissions of heat-trapping pollutants; and
4. A transitioning title that protects U.S. consumers and industry and promotes green jobs during the transition to a clean energy economy.
The Energy and Commerce Committee will complete consideration of the legislation by Memorial Day. The preliminary schedule follows:
Week of April 20: Energy and Environment Subcommittee Hearings
Week of April 27: Energy and Environment Subcommittee Markup Period Begins
Week of May 11: Full Energy and Commerce Committee Markup Period Begins
DOCUMENTS:
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Full Text
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Summary
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Section by Section Summary
The American Clean Energy and Security Act will create millions of new clean energy jobs, save consumers hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs, enhance America's energy independence, and cut global warming pollution. To meet these goals, the legislation has four titles:
1. A clean energy title that promotes renewable sources of energy, carbon capture and sequestration technologies, low-carbon fuels, clean electric vehicles, and the smart grid and electricity transmission;
2. An energy efficiency title that increases energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy, including buildings, appliances, transportation, and industry;
3. A global warming title that places limits on emissions of heat-trapping pollutants; and
4. A transitioning title that protects U.S. consumers and industry and promotes green jobs during the transition to a clean energy economy.
The Energy and Commerce Committee will complete consideration of the legislation by Memorial Day. The preliminary schedule follows:
Week of April 20: Energy and Environment Subcommittee Hearings
Week of April 27: Energy and Environment Subcommittee Markup Period Begins
Week of May 11: Full Energy and Commerce Committee Markup Period Begins
DOCUMENTS:
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Full Text
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Summary
American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Discussion Draft Section by Section Summary
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Tell Rep. Ross (AR-4) to Repower Arkansas by supporting the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
Thank you,
Robert
