09. July 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee July 9, 2024 · Categories: Committee News

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12. May 2024 · Comments Off on Ag and Rural Caucus for May Policy Briefing · Categories: Committee News

Ag and Rural Caucus for May Policy Briefing

Policy Briefing

6:30 pm Thursday 16 May
Off-Shore Wind Development off Washington Coast
Brian Polayge, UW School of Engineering

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Off-Shore Wind Development
BOEM as villain; then what?
 
Last week I sat in on a LD 19 Zoom conversation. BOEM came up and it was clear that it is a candidate for villain in the off-shore wind question. One point was clear and recurring: “No one is listening to us!” Coastal residents want to be heard, just like the rest of us.

The rest of the story remains to be put on the table – what are the consequences for coastal fisheries if a string of wind turbines is tethered just over the horizon?

What are the tradeoffs? Do we have credible research on the projected effects on the fisheries? When we have the data, how are we going to take it in? Will we stonewall,  or will we – like EFSEC – accept a tradeoff?

Join the conversation this Thursday. Brian will help us clarify what we know.

FYI: Hilary Franz, Public Lands Commissioner and candidate for CD 6, noted in the meeting that DNR regulates access for three miles off coast.

Don
13 May 2024
Off-Shore Wind Development
No Easy Task: Lessons from EFSEC
 
Siting of renewable energy facilities, wind and solar for the most part, are political minefields. Scout Energy ran into local opposition when it proposed a large wind, solar, and battery system in Benton County. Called the Horse Heaven project, opponents scored points with EFSEC. Tribal cultural sites were found; ferruginous hawk nests were documented in the area, viewscape from Richland was impaired and land values were compromised, and aerial fire fighting was made more difficult. In the end, EFSEC recommended that the governor approve Scout’s Horse Heaven project with selected mitigations that reduced the project’s potential output.

EFSEC’s handwringing in the Horse Heaven case is what is important here. EFSEC is keenly aware of its role in the state meeting its requirements in RCW 80.50.010, and the necessity of balancing state goals with environmental and local interests.

…the Council must balance the legislative directive to  provide for abundant clean energy at reasonable cost with the impact to the environment and the broad interests of the public. This is no easy task.

“No easy task” may be an understatement. EFSEC goes on to write

…the Council is persuaded that projects aimed at meaningfully mitigating climate change cannot be hidden from public view. Like all energy facilities, they will necessarily have impacts. The question is not whether all impacts must be avoided. They cannot be. [emphasis added]

So, what does this mean in the context of off-shore wind? Join in on the 16th and find out.


Don
10 May 2024
Off-Shore Wind Development
Some of the Actors
 
You know why people are looking at off-shore wind…the State of Washington is committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels. And off-shore wind is not only out of sight, mostly, it is also “better” than on-shore wind: “Offshore winds tend to blow harder and more uniformly than on land. “ This is from BOEM (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.)

BOEM is one of the differences in off-shore energy. BOEM is a federal office. On dry land we are not accustomed to seeing BOEM as a player. EFSEC (Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council) is our decider. Larry Thevik, head of Washington’s Dungeness Crab Fishermen’s Association, would like to see something like EFSEC having a role in the waters:

The state’s Coastal Zone Management Act, for example, could provide a “hook” for the state to have a greater influence in BOEM’s decision-making process than in other states…

One last reference for today. The Daily World from Aberdeen has a background piece introducing several other of the main actors (e.g.,Trident, Hecate) that will show up when we talk with Brian.

Don
8 May 2024
Off-Shore Wind Development: Tradeoffs
 
On the 16th we are going to learn about tethering large wind turbines to the continental shelf off the southwest coast of Washington to generate electricity that will be wired to the grid for I-5 consumers.

That is just the beginning. Our presenter is Brian Polagye. He works out of UW’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. He knows details. Like steering activity clear of US Defense marine reserves, like whether Grays Harbor has the capacity to build towers, like how Norwegian oil rigs show to work in deep water…

Brian brings technical expertise to our table but he also brings an unusual understanding of the political issues. From the minutes of a WCMAC (Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council) meeting:

Assuming that, if OSW development occurs in WA…how can/should engagement balance diffuse benefits to a relatively large number of energy users against potentially acute impacts to a smaller (but significant) number of existing ocean users?

This is the crux of our on-going discussion of renewal energy. Join us.

Don
5 May 2024
Policy Briefing: Off-Shore Wind Development in Washington

Off-Shore wind proposals are coming to Washington. We are late to the game. Europe is well ahead of North America in adopting off-shore wind, the east coast on the Atlantic is ahead of us on the west coast, and California and Oregon on the Pacific are ahead of us.

What can we learn from the early adopters? The “what” in this case is both the technical and the political. Why go to bother of building turbines in the sea? And what are the effects on local fishing industries?

Join Brian Polayge, UW School of Engineering, for our policy briefing on 16 May. Brian knows the technical aspects of off-shore wind and understands well the politics.

Don
26 April 2024

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04. May 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee Volunteer Newsletter May 4, 2024 · Categories: Committee News, Recent Events

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02. May 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee Merchandise May 2, 2024 · Categories: Committee News, Elections

Contributions or gifts to Biden Victory Fund are not tax deductible.

Paid for by Biden Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee authorized by Biden for President, the Democratic National Committee and the State Democratic Parties in these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

The first $6,600/$10,000 from a person/multicandidate committee (“PAC”) will be allocated to Biden for President, with the first $3,300/$5,000 designated for the primary and the next $3,300/$5,000 for the general election. The next $41,300/$15,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to the DNC. The next $510,000/$255,000 from a person/PAC will be split equally among the Democratic state parties from these states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Any additional funds will be allocated to the DNC, subject to applicable contribution limits.

A contributor may designate their contribution for a particular participant by contacting contact@joebiden.com. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Contributions will be used in connection with federal elections, may be spent on any activity as each committee determines in its sole discretion, and will not be earmarked for any particular candidate. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 per election cycle. Biden Victory Fund does not accept contributions from corporations or their PACs, unions, federal contractors, national banks, those registered as federal lobbyists or under FARA, SEC-named executives of fossil fuel companies, or foreign nationals.

01. May 2024 · Comments Off on Emerge – May 1, 2024 · Categories: Committee News

Today, Florida’s abortion ban kicks in. And tomorrow is the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision leak, which overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped abortion rights away from millions of Americans.

That’s why tomorrow, May 2, Emerge is launching National Women Talk Politics Day, and we need you to be a part of it!

Tomorrow, women will come together on Instagram to take over the conversation on the 2024 election by highlighting all of the issues that impact us and sharing why we are so motivated to vote this year.

Having your voice in this conversation matters. We’ve even created a way for you to make a personalized graphic. It’s never been more important to talk about politics with Election Day coming up hard and fast.

RSVP here to get your graphic ready for Women Talk Politics Day!

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23. April 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee Merchandise April 23, 2024 · Categories: Committee News

Team —

Teacher Appreciation Day is on May 7, and our Varsity collection has the perfect gifts. If you need a way to thank a teacher, or just want to show your support for our educators, check out our stickers, pencils, and other products with messages like “Give teachers a raise” and “Proud product of public schools.”

Teachers are the backbone of this country. They educate and shape the minds of future generations, and no one understands the importance of supporting teachers and students better than Joe, Kamala, and Democrats across the country.

When you buy merch from the Official Biden-Harris Store, you’re directly supporting the Biden-Harris campaign and Democratic candidates who are dedicated to strengthening public education, uplifting educators, and fighting for our children.

Shop the Official Biden-Harris Store to get your Biden-Harris Varsity merch and show your support for teachers everywhere.

Happy shopping,

❤️Emma
Merchandise Director
Democratic National Committee

20. April 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee Merchandise April 20, 2024 · Categories: Committee News

Happy Saturday!

I hope the sun is out and that spring has sprung wherever you are. I, for one, am loving the warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming plants.

Seeing the Earth show off its best colors and looks has made me want to do the same! So, if you’re working on building up your spring wardrobe too, I have some suggestions for you:

Every store purchase supports the values the Biden-Harris campaign and Democrats up and down the ballot are fighting for.

Happy shopping,

❤️Emma
Merchandise Director
Democratic National Committee

15. April 2024 · Comments Off on Democratic National Committee Merchandise April 15, 2024 · Categories: Committee News

Team —

Today, we’re excited to share with you that we’ve added brand new products to the Democratic Trailblazers collection featuring Congressman John Lewis.

It’s impossible to summarize Congressman Lewis’s legacy, but here are some of the ways he blazed trails for our Party and this country:

  • He championed civil rights as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (which he helped found on this day in 1960!).
  • He led the March on Selma, bravely crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday.
  • He served as a U.S. representative for more than 30 years, earning himself the nickname “the conscience of Congress.”

Celebrate Congressman Lewis’s legacy in the Democratic Party with these new designs inspired by his legendary call to “get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.”

Your purchase supports the next generation of trailblazing Democrats up and down the ballot fighting to protect and build upon John Lewis’s legacy.

Thank you,

❤️Emma
Merchandise Director
Democratic National Committee