More than 200 organizations, businesses, and elected leaders oppose I-2066.
Leaders of organizations that help low-income Washington residents access money-saving home upgrades are speaking out about the harms that Initiative 2066 could do to energy efficiency programs in the state. The industry-backed Yes on 2066 campaign has falsely claimed in the media and on their web site that I-2066 would not impact existing energy conservation…
“When it comes to our homes, most people want two basic things: affordable energy bills and a comfortable, safe temperature no matter the weather outside. A misleading initiative on the ballot this fall could put both those things in jeopardy for countless Washington families — especially those living on low or fixed incomes.”
This week, the Washington Education Association (WEA) joined American Federation of Teachers Washington (AFT WA) in its official endorsement of a No vote on Initiative 2066. Both of the state’s teachers unions have joined the swiftly growing opposition to I-2066 after the official “No” coalition launched earlier this month.
Make no mistake: Initiative 2066 would increase energy bills for Washington families, and it would jeopardize programs that help people living on low incomes have access to more efficient home appliances that save money.
Energy efficiency lowers our utility bills, and keeps our homes comfortable during extreme weather, heat waves, and wildfire smoke.
Washington law already guarantees energy choice and allows people to have natural gas if they want it. The people backing 2066 are powerful groups of individuals trying to overturn common sense and clean energy progress so they can profit at our expense.