In recent years, we have seen the potential risk that climate change poses for Delaware. Now, more than ever, it is critical for us to decrease our reliance on fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy. We cannot afford to let another opportunity to secure an offshore wind energy project for Delaware slip by. That is where you come in!
Please join us in emailing your legislators and letting them know that you want an offshore wind energy project for Delaware and you want it NOW!
Tips for letter writing:
Your letter should be concise and personal. You do not need to write much, one or two sentences is enough. Here are a few talking points (Template below):
- Last year, Delaware passed the monumental Climate Solutions Act that set solid goals of 50% net reduction in emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050. Offshore wind has to play a major role in meeting these goals.
- Our dependence on fossil fuels for energy production is a massive contributor to climate change and the pollution that threatens our planet and our state.
- Delaware is the only coastal state in the region not to have a plan to buy and develop power from offshore wind. If we act now, we can learn from the mis-steps and successes of earlier states to increase the benefit of a Delaware project.
- Offshore wind would allow us to truly move towards a greener future.
- Committing to offshore wind reduces the negative health impacts associated with the burning of fossil fuels. This means cleaner air and cleaner energy.
- A study led by the Nature Conservancy found that around 77% of Delawareans support an offshore wind project for Delaware.
Please feel free to use a mixture of these or share your reasons for wanting offshore wind. Your letter can be just a couple of sentences long and can follow this rough template:
{Greeting}
My name is [insert your name] and I am a constituent living in [your town], I am emailing you to express my support for an Offshore Wind Energy Project for Delaware. I know that [insert talking point] which is why I urge you to use your vote to support the commitment to and development of offshore wind energy in our state.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
[Insert name]