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o Cost of power nationally affects us in NC <br /> o Air pollution and drought don't recognize state lines <br /> o NC manufacturers serve the whole country <br /> o NC leadership followed in other states <br /> Why Does this Matter to NC? <br /> - We import almost 100% of our energy supply <br /> o Annually we spend $1.6 billion for fuel to generate electricity <br /> o We STILL don't generate enough to meet our need! <br /> • Buy from other regional suppliers <br /> • Pay a premium <br /> o What about that additional 4 million people we expect by 2030? <br /> Energy Inflation is Regressive <br /> - Those who can least afford to live in inefficient housing <br /> o Low income families and the elderly on fixed incomes spend up to 25% of <br /> income on utility bills! <br /> o Inability to pay energy bills is the NUMBER ONE factor in home foreclosure! <br /> The Charlotte Opportunity <br /> - The Final Action Hearings (FAH) for the 2012 International Energy conservation <br /> Code (IECC) will be held in Charlotte <br /> o October 27-November 1 <br /> - ICC Governmental Members will vote to establish the next model code for our <br /> nation <br /> - We have an opportunity to lead... <br /> Reminder: What is the Code? <br /> - Least safe... <br /> - Least strong.... <br /> - Least energy efficient... <br /> - ....building allowed by law <br /> We're not allowed to build it any crappier... <br /> Who Votes <br /> - Governmental Members of the ICC <br /> o Building Officials <br /> o Local and state officials <br /> o Planning departments <br /> o Water departments <br /> o Fire officials <br /> o Anyone involved in public health, safety, and welfare in public service <br /> How Many Voters? How Much $? <br /> - Number of delegates to the hearings determined by population of the town, city, or <br /> county you serve <br /> - Cost between $100 and $280 <br /> NC Leadership Opportunity <br />