Clean Air – Clean Fuels -- PASSED

Thanks to over one thousand of you for emailing your legislators in support of the Clean Air-Clean Fuels bill this session. This environmental priority passed the House with a strong bi-partisan 79-19 vote and the Senate with an impressive 44-4 vote. 

The bill will deliver better air quality, reduced petroleum dependence, practical climate solutions, and a new source of good jobs in Washington.  

Background

Gas and oil imports drain over $30 million from our state economy every day, and petroleum used in transportation is our state’s #1 source of global warming pollution and air toxics.

We need to make clean fuels and vehicles more practical and affordable for the people of Washington. The Clean Air – Clean Fuels bill will help to increase local demand, production, and distribution of clean fuels and vehicles.  With the passage of this bill we can attract good jobs, clear the air, and build a healthier future for Washington! 

 The Clean Air – Clean Fuels bill would:
 

• Require a 25% reduction in petroleum use by state fleets by 2020, growing the market for cleaner fuels and vehicles.
  
  
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up our air by creating the infrastructure and incentives for Washington State to produce and use biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol. 

For more information, contact:    

Beth Doglio, Campaign Manager, 360-352-1763, x 105 or visit ClimateSolutions.org.