PACE Launches Seniors Program with Generation America

On the steps of the Alabama State House this morning, PACE will launch a new program aimed at giving seniors an enhanced voice in energy policy discussions. The cornerstone of the program is a partnership with Generation, a national not-for-profit organization headquartered in Texas that serves as a conservative, common sense advocate for older Americans.

See the Official Press Release Here

“On both the state and national level, we see discussions on energy policy intensifying,” states PACE Executive Director Lance Brown. “As talks about energy policy continue, it is absolutely critical that the seniors of our state make their voices heard.”

In recent years, PACE has spoken out on proposals such as a national carbon tax, which the organization argues would have imposed heavy burdens on families and hurt industry by levying new costs. Generation America believes that such proposals would especially hurt seniors, as well.

“A great number of seniors in Alabama, and across this nation, live on fixed incomes. Many of them live in energy inefficient homes,” explains Generation America Regional Director of Advocacy Conwell Hooper. “This means that energy policies that raise the price of electricity hit seniors the hardest.”

As a cornerstone of the new partnership, PACE and Generation America have launched an online petition, available at www.PowerPetition.org. By signing, seniors and those who support the cause of seniors can send a clear message that energy policy talks must include the perspective of older Americans.

Click Here to Visit the Petition Website