The Maryland Senate will vote on SB 309 tomorrow. This legislation mandates a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. It also sets a goal of a 90 percent reduction in by 2050.

This legislation is a local attempt at fixing a global issue. It is impossible for a small state, such as Maryland, to achieve a reduction goal as large as 25 percent by 2020. This legislation is counterproductive, and would make it extremely difficult for businesses to survive. If enacted, this legislation would force businesses and jobs out of Maryland, and possibly out of the United States. If Maryland manufacturing operations are moved overseas, the state will lose high-paying manufacturing jobs. This would place an even bigger burden on the state and national economies.

Maryland’s emissions from combustion sources, including transportation, electricity generation, commercial and industrial uses will have increased 66 percent by 2020. Therefore, in order to meet levels as required under this legislation, the people of this State would need to undertake major changes in the way they behave on a daily basis.

This legislation is ambitious and unachievable. It’s not the answer to the global warming problem. It will cost Maryland jobs, increase energy prices, and cripple industries trying to compete in a global marketplace.

Contact your legislators today. Urge them to oppose this legislation. Click here to take action. A sample letter is available or you can write your own.