July 2, 2009







Dear ,



Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. I appreciate hearing from you on such an important issue because it enables me to better represent the beliefs and values of our district.



On June 29, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). This legislation is an important step towards building a new clean energy economy. This bill will create millions of clean energy jobs, put America on a path to energy independence, and help limit carbon emissions which contribute to global warming. Also included in the ACES bill is my GREEN Act, which provides incentives for people to buy, build or remodel their homes and businesses using energy efficient practices. I was proud to vote for this bill and begin changing the way we power our nation while ensuring lower energy costs for future generations. These are the kinds of investments in our future we must make now.



As a supporter of green energy initiatives, I am fortunate for the opportunity to represent Colorado's 7th Congressional District, which is home to the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) located in Golden. I am a proponent of wind and solar energy as well as other forms of renewable energy. The reality is fossil fuel use is and will be a part of our energy portfolio, but for far too long we have refused to diversify our energy portfolio ensuring the security of our nation. Therefore, I will continue to do all I can to work toward the advancement of a sustainable energy policy to meet our nation's growing energy demands. It is essential to collectively move in the direction of energy sustainability. It is good for national security, the climate and jobs.



I encourage you to continue to contact me about the issues that are important to you. Please visit our website www.perlmutter.house.gov where you can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your Representative in Washington.



Sincerely,
Ed Perlmutter
Member of Congress