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Greetings,
The battle for smart energy continues! In December the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ignored the facts and approved a route for SDG&E/Sempra's Sunrise Powerlink that slices through the Cleveland National Forest. But that wasn't the last word on this unnecessary proposal. Currently, the Forest Service is weighing whether or not to do additional environmental review of the proposed project. Remember, SDG&E has admitted the southern route "cuts a new path through the Cleveland National Forest and impacts 40 miles of previously undisturbed lands." Taxpayers are being asked to sacrifice pristine public lands, and we don't even have a guarantee this line will carry one electron of renewable energy! We have smarter energy alternatives than this fossil-fueled transmission line. TAKE ACTION: DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST! WHO: Write a letter to Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Will Metz. WHAT: Share with Supervisor Metz why you value the Cleveland National Forest and why it should be protected. Ask him to do a supplemental environmental review because the original review of the southern route was hastily pulled together and has serious gaps. WHERE: Letters can be mailed to Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Will Metz, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Rd., Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92127. You can mail me a copy of your letter by sending it to Sierra Club Smart Energy Solutions Campaign, 8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste. 101, San Diego, CA 92111. There is still much to be done to ensure a clean energy future for our region! If you'd like to help the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter with our work to increase energy efficiency and local renewable energy in San Diego, contact our Smart Energy Task Force by emailing DavidGrubb@sbcglobal.net. To stay connected to the growing effort in San Diego's backcountry regarding Sunrise Powerlink, attend a community meeting on Monday, April 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alpine Community Center, 1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 92901. To RSVP, contact Vanessa Rusczyk at 619-212-5617. To view the latest backcountry action alerts and news, visit www.protectourcommunities.org or www.eastcountyaction.org. Best, Micah P.S. If you'd like to help the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter with our work to increase energy efficiency and local renewable energy in San Diego, contact our Smart Energy Task Force by emailing DavidGrubb@sbcglobal.net.
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