Social Justice Council would love your help writing just 8 postcards to urge legislators to support the Carbon Cashback Program.

Carbon Cashback would set a fee on fossil fuels as they are imported into Hawaii, which would have the effect of raising their prices to consumers. This would reduce demand for fossil fuels and make renewable energy more competitive. The revenue from the fee would be returned to residents of Hawaii in equal shares. Under this program, the majority of Hawaii residents benefit, especially low income families.

Here’s a prioritized list of Legislators for sending postcards to, with priorities based upon the legislative outreach team’s analysis:

Senator Glenn Wakai (Chair, Senate Committee on Energy Economic Development, and Tourism)
Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 407
415 South Beretania St.

Honolulu, HI 96813

Rep. Sylvia Luke (Chair, House Finance Committee) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 306
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Senator Donovan Dela Cruz (Chair, Senate Committee on Ways and Means) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 208
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Rep. Scott Saiki (Speaker of the House) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 431
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Senator Rosalyn Baker (Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 230
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Senator Ronald Kouchi (Senate President) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 409
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Rep. Sean Quinlan (Chair, House Economic Development Committee) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 304
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Rep. Nicole Lowen (Chair, House Energy and Environmental Protection Committee) Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 425
415 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Sample message:

Aloha Rep. (or Sen.) [LAST NAME],
I am deeply concerned that Hawaii is not doing enough to control climate change. A carbon fee and dividend bill called Carbon Cashback has been introduced in the legislature, HB134 and SB311. This bill would reduce fossil fuel emissions while financially benefiting the majority of Hawaii’s residents. Please support Carbon Cashback.
Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

Please include your return address on the postcard so legislators know you live in Hawaii.