Representative Clay Ford- WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

To the Honorable Clay Ford;

We strongly believe in the need for individuals around the world to assume
more responsibility for energy production and distribution. Having seen
massive commercial windmill farms and solar collection areas, we argue that
these unnecessarily take up land, reduce space for wildlife, and may have
questionable effects on both humans and animal life. If, instead, the roof
of every home had photovoltaic panels connected to "the grid", the results
would be positive. The amount of non-solar fuels used to create
electricity would decrease significantly, local related businesses would
flourish, our world would be cleaner, space that normally provides only a
shield from the elements would be productive, distribution of electricity
would not be as affected by natural disasters, and individuals would be more
likely to recognize their own connections and responsibilities to the
community as a whole.

Unfortunately, the initial cost of installation of a photovoltaic system is
beyond the means of most families. We support introduction and passage of
a bill that would add up to $1.00 to each monthly residential electric bill
for the purpose of creating a public fund for reimbursement of a portion of
installation costs. We currently pay $.50 on every monthly telephone bill
for maintenance of a 911 emergency call system. This is assumed to benefit
the community as a whole, although most families may never use the system.
Accordingly, a flat monthly charge added to the electric utility bill would
be of benefit to the entire community without being an undue burden on any
one group.

Bruce M. Phillips
Roseanna H. Phillips

This was Mr. Ford's response to his constituents:

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips:
Your proposal makes a lot of sense and would not create an undue burden for
any user of power services but create a public pool for the benefit of all.
I would hope that we could offer some low cost options for lower income
individuals to participate. Thanks for the suggestion. If I remain on
energy committee for next year, I'll get it brought up for discussion. Best
wishes.
Clay