Our Power. Our Future. A people-powered campaign for democratically-controlled energy in Chicago. #DemocratizeComEd #DemocratizingIsFeasible💡⚡️
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#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
We are dedicated to creating a city that enables all Chicagoans to live prosperous, healthy lives and an equitable, reliable energy system is critical to that vision. That's why we need to #DemocratizeComEd.
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For over a hundred years, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) has delivered Chicago its electricity. For only the second time since 1948, the contract governing that relationship, the franchise agreement, is due to be renegotiated.
southsideweekly.com/as-comed…
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
DSA just passed the biggest Green New Deal program in US history: the #BuildPublicRenewables Act.
On May 21st, join organizers to learn:
🏗What it means
💪How we won it
🫵How YOU can make sure that it's just the beginning
The Green New Deal Begins!
bit.ly/thegreennewdealbegins
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
The DTE outage tonight in Ann Arbor is outrageous. For many Ann Arborites this is the third outage this month. Meanwhile in the same storm conditions Lansing's public power utility is reporting no outages.
The difference is clear, public power means more reliable power
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
The THIRD canvassing crew just today! Great to see my @ChicagoDSA and @DemComEd friends! Chicago deserves a utility committed to the needs of our city rather than its shareholders. Let’s win the equity and transparency we deserve!
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This seems to follow pretty clearly from the logic of the parking meter deal, too.
@LoriLightfoot wants to kneecap the ability of the next city council and the next mayor (whoever they may be) to take bold action for climate, for the people, and against corrupt utilities with a 5-year ban on democratizing our utility. This election month ploy cannot stand.
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⚡️⚡️FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE⚡️⚡️
The #BuildPublicRenewables Act has passed @NYSenate!!!
Read our statement:
"Like the CLCPA before it, the BPRA originated in the Assembly. The Assembly must now pass BPRA immediately"
publicpowerny.org/press-rele…
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
The #InflationReductionAct’s passage was a positive but delayed step for the US to take climate investment seriously. There are lots of funding opportunities available, including some only for publicly-owned utilities. Chicago is not eligible for that cash due to @ComEd! 💸❌
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
We dispute @SkylerLarrimore’s and @chicagosmayor’s claims that a hasty Franchise Agreement now is the only way to make the city eligible for IRA investment. City council could municipalize today and be eligible for MORE federal funding, not less!
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
ComEd’s own warnings about avoiding energy bill scams tell ratepayers to watch out. A hallmark of scams is false urgency (“buy these gift cards now to avoid a shutoff”). So why should we trust them when they urge the same rush to jump into a long term contract now?
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And if you are on the far north side, come out and knock some doors for @ClayFor46! Angela is running on a platform of re-establishing the Department of Environment, replacing our city's lead pipes and working to achieve 100% zero carbon energy by 2030. actionnetwork.org/events/eco…
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Speaking of people who don't just talk about environmental issues but truly take action, @oscarfor10 put his body on the line to prevent a metal shredder from being relocated to his neighborhood. Sign up to help us elect Oscar here: actionnetwork.org/events/eco…
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Since first getting elected in 2019, @DanielLaSpata has made environmentalist demands a priority. He has championed not only @DemComEd but also #WaterForAll and protected bike lanes in his ward. Sign up to help us re-elect Daniel here: actionnetwork.org/events/eco…
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To win municipalization of DemComed we need to elect city council members who will make our environment a priority! Help us elect @ClayFor46 @DanielLaSpata and @oscarfor10 by coming out to our canvasses across the city at 11am on February 18th!
ALT Flyer for Chicago DSA Ecosocialist Day of Action for Angela Clay, Daniel La Spata and Oscar Sanchez on February 18th 2023. Canvass for Angela Clay launching from 4420 N Broadway. Canvass for Daniel La Spata launching from 2110 N Milwaukee. Canvass for Oscar Sanchez launching from 10653 S Ewing.
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
Later on we'll talk about the settlements and negotiations, but for now let's skip ahead to our recommendations. We make six.
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
This Sunday, join us for Socialist Night School at Beermiscuous. This semester is on Ecosocialism — we will discuss the connections between capitalism, colonialism, and climate change. Plus, learn all about the @demcomed campaign!
bit.ly/snsfeb12
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"Chicago police officers ejected a leader of the Chicago DSA...after they said the deal Mayor Lori Lightfoot brokered with Commonwealth Edison “spit in the face” of efforts to fight climate change and prevent corruption."
news.wttw.com/2023/02/03/chi…
#DemocratizeComEd retweeted
Joint Statement on February 1st Unjustified Expulsion of Chicagoan from City Hall
Cosigned: @AldermanLaSpata @RossanaFor33 @taylorfor20th @CDRosa @SigchoFor25 @Andrefor40th
midwestsocialist.com/2023/02…
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Finally, I'm deeply troubled that a public speaker who criticized this deal was forcibly removed from this week's City Council meeting - despite causing no disruption.
Chicagoans deserve much more transparency, input, and accountability from their government. (8)