Prop 16 informational hearing at CPUC on March 17 1-5 pm. Show up! #prop16

On March 17, the Local Clean Energy Alliance and Greenlining Institute will host a press conference on Proposition 16. PG&E has stated it plans to spend up to $35 million on this monopoly protection scheme, named the "New Two-Thirds Requirement for Local Public Electricity Providers."Prop 16 would amend the Constitution to require local governments to obtain a 2/3 super-majority voter approval before issuing public financing for a Community Choice energy program or for extending a public power utility.

WHEN: March 17, 2010, 12:30 pm – 5:00pm

WHERE: 505 Van Ness Avenue, Commission Auditorium (Corner of Van Ness Avenue and McAllister Street) San Francisco

WHAT: A press conference hosted by the Local Clean Energy Alliance and The Greenlining Institute that will include several speakers on the impact of Proposition 16 on Bay Area, with a focus on its impacts on people of color and low-income communities. The press conference will be followed by a rally. After the rally the speakers will attend the CPUC's informational hearing on Prop 16 and provide public comment.

WHO: Dave Room, Local Clean Energy Alliance; Colin Miller, Greenlining Institute; Mark Toney, TURN (The Utility Reform Network)

The Local Clean Energy Alliance and TURN are in opposition to Prop 16.

Greenlining Institute, a multi-ethnic consumer protection organization, is currently neutral on Prop 16.

If you want to testify contact Marzia Zafar at the CPUC at marzia.zafar@cpuc.ca.gov