In September of 2009, Mt. Wheeler Power mailed out Senate Response Cards to all of its member-owners. This response card gave members the opportunity to voice their opinion regarding the impending climate change legislation, and "vote" on how they would like our local government to represent them. Mt. Wheeler Power General Manager, Randy Ewell, took the nearly 1,200 Senate Response Cards mailed in by member-owners, and hand delivered them to Senator Harry Reid's office in Las Vegas.

We were overwhelmed by the amazing response from our members and wish to thank you for taking the time to mail the cards back. It is with your help that we can make a lasting impression upon our government representatives of the importance of creating climate change legislation that is affordable for everyone.

What's Ahead

The future of climate change legislation is difficult to assess with the changing dynamics in Washington. While the president is committed to moving a climate bill forward, the elements in the bill and the unwillingness of Congress to act during this election year may postpone or doom cap and trade provisions all together.

In any case, Mt. Wheeler will keep you up to date on any climate bill concerns and, if necessary, we may call on you again to participate in a grassroots effort to let Congress know how we feel. It worked well this time, thanks to you.