The House and Senate have both passed versions of the economic recovery package, but the bills differ greatly in the amounts they would invest in energy efficiency, clean energy and public transit. As the two chambers iron out the differences between their bills, critical decisions will be made affecting our nation's ability to create green jobs, save consumers money and reduce global warming pollution.

Investing in a clean energy economy would leverage our country's greatest strengths -- our innovators, entrepreneurs and world-class workforce -- to create a vibrant economy today and into the future. Energy efficiency is the fastest and least expensive way to create jobs while reducing energy costs, thereby saving money for both consumers and businesses. Clean energy investments in wind, solar and other renewable energy technologies would produce more economic benefits more quickly than investments in dirtier, more expensive fuels like nuclear and coal. And making public transportation a priority would save all of us time and money, while creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs.

House-Senate negotiators are already working quickly to produce a final bill, so senators and representatives could be voting again within days -- please urge them not to waste this opportunity.

SEND A MESSAGE right away urging your senators and representative to maximize investments in energy efficiency, clean energy and public transit in the final economic recovery bill.