Vote NO on I-2066
Utilities, local jurisdictions, construction contractors and 100s of individual, organizations and small businesses agree: Initiative 2066 is bad for Washington.
How? I-2066 will repeal requirements set in House Bill (HB)1589 adopted last March. Contrary to the misinformation you may have heard:
- HB 1589 does not include a ban on natural gas, and it does not change a utility’s obligation to serve natural gas to their customers.
- There is no rate increase associated with HB 1589. It’s a planning bill that streamlines processes and provides more transparency for customers.
- Nothing in the bill forces electrification. What it does is require utilities to develop a scenario demonstrating the costs of electrification needed to meet increased future demand for electricity.
BE AN INFORMED VOTER. Read for yourself that HB 1589 doesn’t take away your right to have gas appliances.
Why Vote No on I-2066?
- It forces utilities to keep spending on outdated technology, putting the extra costs on your bill.
- It strips local leaders at the city and county level of the ability to make decisions in the best interest of their local community’s energy future.
- It jeopardizes energy efficiency programs and would take away important customer rebates, raising costs for Washingtonians.
I-2066 is funded by powerful interest groups. It is part of a nationwide effort by fossil fuel corporations and well-funded interest groups that want to make as much money as possible while Washington families pay higher energy bills.
It can’t be more obvious: Vote NO on 2066 to protect our communities and help keep electricity costs affordable.
Seattle Channel Debate on I-2066
