We need #SB11 (resiliency planning), #HB5052 (solar energy in CT's schools), and #HB5485 (smart forwarding thinking planning for an equitable electric future) to pass this session. @CTHouseDems @CTSenateDems
Ask yourselves- are fossil fuel interests more important than CT's agriculture systems and our food supply? #HB5485 {source: portal.ct.gov/-/media/water/drought/20...
"As the climate trends warmer over the next 25 years, impacts can include damages to concrete mixtures, power lines, transformers, railways, runways, roadways, and operational capabilities for first responders and outdoor workers" #HB5485...
While the fossil fuel industry profits, Connecticut's residents bear the financial impacts of stronger, more damaging weather events impacted by the climate crisis. We need a plan forward #hb5485 and more renewables [source:...
"Without information we can't make the right decisions" - Senator Henri Martin re #HB5485 EXACTLY #ThePlan We need to know what we don't know.
@SenatorCohenCT "Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions." #HB5485...
This is the study that @SenatorCohenCT is referencing in #HB5485 vote discussion: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-932...
Plop some solar panels over the LOB parking lot and garages and offer reduced rate charging to guests, legislators and staff. #HB5485
#HB5485 is up for JF to the floor vote in transportation committee now (1:05pm on Wednesday, 3/20/2024) www.youtube.com/live/X232-YnqYWE
The first co-sponsors for #HB5485 are Rep. Joseph P. Gresko, 121st Dist and Rep. @AundreBum, 41st Dist. #ThePLAN #SmartCharging #SmartConnecticut
This is one of my favorite tweets- the co-sponsoring #HB5485 shout out! First up- the Transportation Committee co-chairs Representative Lemar and @SenatorCohenCT. #HB5485 is a smart PLAN for how Connecticut will responsibly manage an electric future (Evs/grid/charging).
Irene Skyrbalio's testimony immediately after Christine's was also superb and very thoughtful #HB5485. Information on lithium recycling: https://www.epa.gov/hw/lithium-ion-battery-recycling
“All the data shows that EVs are just much, much less likely to set on fire than their petrol equivalent” “The many, many fires that you have for petrol or diesel cars just aren’t reported.” #HB5485...
This is one of the things that #HB5485 looks at and it is important. https://twitter.com/KRDemCT/status/1607558846477930499
You know who definitely doesn't want a thorough report on how to responsibly implement any EV expansion with more renewables on our grid and smart charging? The fossil fuel industry in Connecticut. #HB5485
Not a Ban and here's the Plan! ⤵️30 person council with bipartisan appointments tasked with examining *every relevant aspect* of large scale EV adoption in CT, the impact on our grid, charging requirements for urban, rural and suburban residents, costs, the whole shebang! #HB5485...
Today CT Republican legislators are going to hold a press conference EVs. Let’s talk about it. I suspect this is what they want to highlight- #HB5485