We're building a movement to make real, tangible change at the Public Service Commission to increase transparency, democracy and equity within the regulatory process and hold utilities accountable for the real needs of Kentuckians. Will you join us by signing on to this letter to the PSC supporting our campaign goals?
We are in a historic moment where the choices we make will determine whether or not we have a livable future. We have to take bold action to stop the worst impacts of climate change and to help people afford their energy bills right now—and most Kentuckians agree.
This is not just an environmental issue. The decisions made at the Public Service Commission directly impact everyone. Fossil fuels and climate change threaten our health, safety, agriculture, livelihoods and broader economy. Energy is key to affordable, stable housing. All across the country there is a growing movement for energy democracy. Communities are coming together to build a new system and demand that our regulators and policymakers do the right thing.
Our voices matter and by engaging in the process we show regulators and utilities that we are watching and we have a vision for our energy system. Will you join us in calling on the Kentucky Public Service Commission to protect the public interest, lead with vision and hold utilities accountable for creating an energy system that works for Kentuckians not just shareholders?
We are in a historic moment where the choices we make will determine whether or not we have a livable future. We have to take bold action to stop the worst impacts of climate change and to help people afford their energy bills right now—and most Kentuckians agree.
This is not just an environmental issue. The decisions made at the Public Service Commission directly impact everyone. Fossil fuels and climate change threaten our health, safety, agriculture, livelihoods and broader economy. Energy is key to affordable, stable housing. All across the country there is a growing movement for energy democracy. Communities are coming together to build a new system and demand that our regulators and policymakers do the right thing.
Our voices matter and by engaging in the process we show regulators and utilities that we are watching and we have a vision for our energy system. Will you join us in calling on the Kentucky Public Service Commission to protect the public interest, lead with vision and hold utilities accountable for creating an energy system that works for Kentuckians not just shareholders?
Big thanks to the organizations who have already signed on!
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Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light
Sierra Club Kentucky Chapter Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, Inc. Kentucky Conservation Committee Mountain Association Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville KY Solar Energy Society Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition National Conference of Firemen & Oilers, 32BJ SEIU Heartwood |
Friends For Environmental Justice
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Congregational Leadership Headwaters, Inc. Rubbertown Emergency Action Team (REACT)KY Just Transition Coalition Kentuckians for the Commonwealth New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Western Province Leadership Kentucky Unitarian Universalist Justice Action Network Appalshop CMI Tri-State Trails |
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The decisions made at the Public Service Commission directly impact everyone. Fossil fuels and climate change threaten our health, safety, agriculture, livelihoods and broader economy. Energy costs are key to affordable, stable housing.
This moment aligns with a historic opportunity here in Kentucky and across the country. Even if the legislature continues to pass over the next PSC appointees, we will still have a commission empowered by a governor who believes in science. And potentially a commission who is willing to set new precedents when it comes to holding utilities accountable. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act we are seeing the federal government start to put pressure and incentives behind taking real action to mitigate the climate crisis while attempting to prioritize communities that are most directly impacted.
But we can’t simply hope that the commissioners are going to get us there all on their own. We have to show up, participate, and push for more opportunities to be at the table and shape a new vision for utility regulation.
We’ve seen the power of organizing. Our network held off legislation being pushed by utilities that threatened rooftop solar for two years. We also influenced the final legislation, reducing the worst impacts. We’ve turned out hundreds of comments in rate cases and utility planning processes that have helped shape the discussion and the outcomes. For the first time in Kentucky, utilities are on the defensive.
Our voices matter and engaging people shows regulators and utilities that we are watching and we have a vision for our energy system. We’ve already seen the impact of engaging more people in the regulatory process and there are so many more people who haven’t been reached yet.
This moment aligns with a historic opportunity here in Kentucky and across the country. Even if the legislature continues to pass over the next PSC appointees, we will still have a commission empowered by a governor who believes in science. And potentially a commission who is willing to set new precedents when it comes to holding utilities accountable. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act we are seeing the federal government start to put pressure and incentives behind taking real action to mitigate the climate crisis while attempting to prioritize communities that are most directly impacted.
But we can’t simply hope that the commissioners are going to get us there all on their own. We have to show up, participate, and push for more opportunities to be at the table and shape a new vision for utility regulation.
We’ve seen the power of organizing. Our network held off legislation being pushed by utilities that threatened rooftop solar for two years. We also influenced the final legislation, reducing the worst impacts. We’ve turned out hundreds of comments in rate cases and utility planning processes that have helped shape the discussion and the outcomes. For the first time in Kentucky, utilities are on the defensive.
Our voices matter and engaging people shows regulators and utilities that we are watching and we have a vision for our energy system. We’ve already seen the impact of engaging more people in the regulatory process and there are so many more people who haven’t been reached yet.
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