MAGJC is excited to be partnered on a new campaign meant to spark green jobs creation, energy conservation and poverty eradication across the Massachusetts, its called "The Commonwealth Challenge." Here's an important message from the Campaign Coordinator, Josh Lynch.
Dear friends,
When the people lead, leaders will follow!
It is seven weeks before the 40th Earth Day, and the people of Massachusetts are coming together for The Commonwealth Challenge - a "retrofit revolution" that will fight poverty and pollution at the same time.
The Commonwealth Challenge is a campaign to collectively save 100,000 kWh of electricity by Earth Day, April 22. This achievement will stand as a challenge to our leaders to put a national price on carbon and clean up the Massachusetts electric grid within ten years. You see, we are tired of talking. Our aim is action. The results of our actions will send a message to our leaders more powerful than any petition drive.
I am asking you to join us. Whether you rent a shack, own a mansion, or live somewhere in between, you can make a difference by meeting The Commonwealth Challenge. Save 5% of your electricity by April 22. Find out how at:
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The CommonwealthChallenge.org website has many tools to help you meet your 5% pledge while saving money, reducing pollution, and creating good local jobs. Thanks to our community and business partners, you can:
- Sign up for a free home energy screening
- Retrofit your home at a group discount
- Track and compare your energy use with neighbors
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Massachusetts is the birthplace of American Revolution so let's create a spark that catches fire. Help us do that by sending this message to five Massachusetts friends and encouraging them to get involved.
When the people lead, leaders will follow. In a world where "green" is the hottest trend, let's take The Commonwealth Challenge and turn dreams into results.
With hope,
Josh Lynch
Coordinator, The Commonwealth Challenge
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The Commonwealth Challenge is a grassroots campaign involving the following Massachusetts partners: 350.org, Alliance for Climate Education, Back Bay Green Initiative, Bikes Not Bombs, Boston Youth Environmental Network, B.O.L.D. Teens, Common Green, Greater Four Corners Action Coalition, Green Trade Association, Home Energy Efficiency Team, The Leadership Campaign, Massachusetts Climate Action Network, Massachusetts Green Jobs Coalition, Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light, Inc., New England Women in Energy and Environment, Next Step Living, Span, Inc., United Methodist Church in New England Climate Change Task Force, Wattzy, and Youth Build Boston.