Duke Energy is the one of America’s largest coal-burning utility \u2013 so why would its chairman, Jim Rogers, back a cap on carbon emissions? “Because America has to start making smart choices,” he says in a 30-second spot that begins airing nationally today (see video below). “A well-designed cap that provides a smooth transition to clean energy will keep electricity affordable and protect your family’s budget,” Rogers adds.<\/p>\n
[youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/46BF9h2Uwz0&hl=en&fs=1]<\/p>\n
Duke Energy is joining the Environmental Defense Action Fund in a national advertising campaign that supports a “smart cap” on carbon emissions as the climate change solution that protects consumers.<\/p>\n
Jim Rowe, CEO of Exelon, says: “A smart cap will control costs and protect your family’s budget.”<\/p>\n
[youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/bLjZDoH_XvM&hl=en&fs=1]<\/p>\n
While Environmental Defense Fund does not agree with them on every environmental issue, these companies are important partners in passing climate change legislation. See more about this ad campaign<\/a> and our recent ads featuring John Fetterman, mayor of Braddock, PA<\/a>, and the United Steelworkers in support of a carbon cap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Duke Energy is the one of America’s largest coal-burning utility \u2013 so why would its chairman, Jim Rogers, back a cap on carbon emissions? “Because America has to start making [ … ]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":16735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,60,21,13],"tags":[3348,1099,3349,3350],"yoast_head":"\n