To produce the energy that powers America, we depend on a dangerous and expensive mixture of fossil fuels and nuclear power. But for nearly all the thousands of ways we use energy, we have the technology to use less – reducing pollution and lowering our energy bills.

     Energy efficiency is a source of energy like coal, gas, or nuclear – except instead of drilling for the energy using derricks and mines, we can tap into this clean energy source by using ingenuity to do more with the energy we generate. In every home, office, and factory we can use energy more efficiently by putting to work currently available products like advanced lighting and windows that better insulate from the heat and cold.

     Across the country state lawmakers are passing energy efficiency standards for appliances, buildings and schools. need your help to make Ohio the next state to adopt energy efficiency policy. attending lobby training in May.

Lobby Training Event May 20!

     Join Ellen Hawkey, lobbyist for the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter, for a lobbying training where you will learn how to effectively communicate and lobby your state senator and representative to promote energy efficiency solutions to Ohio’s looming energy crisis.

    Ohio Representative Dan Stewart will join us for lunch and a discussion on smart energy solutions. Meet at 10 am on Sat., May 20 at the Sierra Club Offices, 36 W. Gay St., first floor conference room. The conference room entrance is on the east (Wall Street) side of the building. Please RSVP to .

Central Ohio Sierra Club Political Committee—Join Us!

     Our committee is gearing up to review the environmental policies of local candidates running in the 2006 elections. We will be interviewing and endorsing candidates who have a good track record and who, if elected, will work hard to improve Ohio’s environment. If you are interested in helping with this important committee, or if you know of a candidate with great environmental commitment and credentials, contact COG Political Chair .

Sierra Club Voter Education Campaign to Begin This Summer

     Beginning this summer, the Sierra Club will be mobilizing volunteers to educate citizens about the environmental platforms of various candidates for public office in Ohio. Club employees and volunteers will be working out of the Columbus office. This non-partisan effort will be an opportunity to make environmental issues a significant part of this fall’s elections.  Stay tuned for more information.