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REPOWERING AMERICA:
A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY REFORM PLAN
NOVEMBER 16, 2009
MARTHA COAKLEY, ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE
REPOWERING AMERICA
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LEADERSHIP AS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Today, more than ever, America needs a comprehensive approach to lowering our energy costs,
meeting our energy needs and protecting our environment. We need diverse, affordable and
sustainable energy supplies that maximize the use of energy efficiency and renewable energy
technologies. We also need to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels for energy production and
transportation.
As Massachusetts Attorney General, I serve as the Ratepayer Advocate, working to protect
consumers and keep energy prices down. I have worked to increase the use of energy efficiency
and renewable energy. I partnered with the Patrick Administration, the business community,
Environment Northeast and low income advocates to establish the most aggressive energy
efficiency plans in the nation, which will invest more than $1 billion in low-cost efficiency over
the next three years, saving consumers more than $4 billion. I also collaborated with the Union
of Concerned Scientists, the Conservation Law Foundation and NSTAR on the Commonwealth’s
first long-term renewable energy contracts and an option for NSTAR’s customers to purchase
this green power. My office also reached a settlement with Western Massachusetts Electric
Company to develop six megawatts of solar power.
Throughout my tenure, I have also advocated for and obtained significant energy savings for
consumers, while promoting long-term policies that will pave the way to a cleaner, more
efficient, lower-cost energy future. In the process, I have saved Massachusetts ratepayers over
$100 million and achieved other ratepayer protections. My office has been successful in
opposing multiple rate increases by the nat