Support 758, Boost the Economy and Save the Environment

On Monday I posted an article from The Huffington Post regarding a correlation between energy efficiency and job opportunities. Over the last year, 1 in 5 California workers who have lost their jobs came from the construction sector. Assembly Bill 758 could put these people back to work.

The bill would require the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop and implement a comprehensive program to achieve greater energy savings in existing residential and commercial buildings by March 2010. They project that electricity can be reduced 9% and natural gas 6% through cost effective measures which translates to approximately $4.5 billion dollars in consumer savings.

By developing a comprehensive plan to retrofit our homes and offices, not only would it decrease the effects of global warming, but also put thousands of people back to work, put money in the pockets of consumers and boost local economies in as little as seven months.

Please join me in supporting AB 758 by asking Governor Schwarzenegger to sign. Global Green provides a simple form to fill out and send online: http://bit.ly/44ai7P