Dear Legislator,
.
Whereas: I want to have the choice to use cleaner, cheaper, domestic electricity to power
my car. It is time to once again promote plug-in cars, including battery electric cars and
plug-in hybrids. Grid-connected vehicles can make an extraordinary contribution to the
reduction of auto emissions, including greenhouse gases, by eliminating the tailpipe.
.
Additionally, plug-ins can dramatically reduce our dependence on petroleum. The Zero
Emission Vehicle Mandate (crafted in California) has already proven the technological and
economic viability of all-electric cars, as well as the unmet demand for these vehicles. You
should do everything possible to expedite the near-term availability of electric cars and
plug-in hybrids to consumers like me. I am a constituent that has taken the, "A new
EV or nothing!" pledge here in North Texas.
.
In addition, please join the growing practice by environmentally savvy consumers for
putting electric powered charging devices on timers set to only feed re-charge electricity
between 6 pm to 6 am. 20 million privately owned solar arrays at the homes/businesses of
these electric vehicles would end any need for new coal fired plants or nuclear facilities, as
well. Together, the EV charging overnight and solar electric rooftop arrays can smooth the
demand curve. Up to 20 million battery powered vehicles with commuter useful ranges,
charging only at night, would negate the building of so much as one more coal fired power
plant in America and would significantly reduce the need for imported foreign automobile
fuel for domestic use, in the bargain.
.
We recently purchased an electric lawn mower and a battery powered Moped but were
chagrined to find, so far, that there are no tax breaks in our city, county or state for being
environmentally sensitive enough as to outlay hard cash for such green, emission reducing,
domestic energy using, non-imported fuel powered vehicles or yard tools. This is
despite efforts by the auto makers and oil company groups to discourage people from
driving Battery Electric Vehicles able to exceed 25 mph. One would think that the domestic
oil companies would support such motor powered items in that they increase the availability
of out of state oil export sales revenue.
.
Our home 15 KW NG Back-up Generator with automatic isolating switch (65 amps @ 230
volts) to compensate for our irregular electrical service, likewise obtains not a penny in tax
incentives; albeit it was less than two weeks after obtaining a permit for installing it that
TXU's electrical delivery entity, Oncor, came in to our neighborhood and cut overhanging
limbs from trees surrounding our neighborhoods' power lines. (Coincidentally, TXU offices
sit cross-corner from our City Hall and one block from the permits office.). What is your
stance on these issues? Especially plug-in capable vehicles?
.
Sincerely,
.
Joseph and Doris Richardson, Senior Constituents from Grand Prairie, Texas an
All-American City. And webmaster of recently updated http://www.green-metroplex.com
.
The source address of this free sample public domain Email is http://www.green-metroplex.com/Xtra/Mile/Plug-in_Petition.html
.
.
Whereas: I want to have the choice to use cleaner, cheaper, domestic electricity to power
my car. It is time to once again promote plug-in cars, including battery electric cars and
plug-in hybrids. Grid-connected vehicles can make an extraordinary contribution to the
reduction of auto emissions, including greenhouse gases, by eliminating the tailpipe.
.
Additionally, plug-ins can dramatically reduce our dependence on petroleum. The Zero
Emission Vehicle Mandate (crafted in California) has already proven the technological and
economic viability of all-electric cars, as well as the unmet demand for these vehicles. You
should do everything possible to expedite the near-term availability of electric cars and
plug-in hybrids to consumers like me. I am a constituent that has taken the, "A new
EV or nothing!" pledge here in North Texas.
.
In addition, please join the growing practice by environmentally savvy consumers for
putting electric powered charging devices on timers set to only feed re-charge electricity
between 6 pm to 6 am. 20 million privately owned solar arrays at the homes/businesses of
these electric vehicles would end any need for new coal fired plants or nuclear facilities, as
well. Together, the EV charging overnight and solar electric rooftop arrays can smooth the
demand curve. Up to 20 million battery powered vehicles with commuter useful ranges,
charging only at night, would negate the building of so much as one more coal fired power
plant in America and would significantly reduce the need for imported foreign automobile
fuel for domestic use, in the bargain.
.
We recently purchased an electric lawn mower and a battery powered Moped but were
chagrined to find, so far, that there are no tax breaks in our city, county or state for being
environmentally sensitive enough as to outlay hard cash for such green, emission reducing,
domestic energy using, non-imported fuel powered vehicles or yard tools. This is
despite efforts by the auto makers and oil company groups to discourage people from
driving Battery Electric Vehicles able to exceed 25 mph. One would think that the domestic
oil companies would support such motor powered items in that they increase the availability
of out of state oil export sales revenue.
.
Our home 15 KW NG Back-up Generator with automatic isolating switch (65 amps @ 230
volts) to compensate for our irregular electrical service, likewise obtains not a penny in tax
incentives; albeit it was less than two weeks after obtaining a permit for installing it that
TXU's electrical delivery entity, Oncor, came in to our neighborhood and cut overhanging
limbs from trees surrounding our neighborhoods' power lines. (Coincidentally, TXU offices
sit cross-corner from our City Hall and one block from the permits office.). What is your
stance on these issues? Especially plug-in capable vehicles?
.
Sincerely,
.
Joseph and Doris Richardson, Senior Constituents from Grand Prairie, Texas an
All-American City. And webmaster of recently updated http://www.green-metroplex.com
.
The source address of this free sample public domain Email is http://www.green-metroplex.com/Xtra/Mile/Plug-in_Petition.html
.
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