UNDUE INFLUENCE

SEED Coalition
an assumed name

Undue Influence by Ron Arnold
SEED Coalition
Sustainable Energy and Economic Develop (SEED) Coalition
 assumed names filed March 23, 1998 with the Texas Secretary of State by
Texas Fund for Energy and Environmental Education (TFE3)
611 S CONGRESS 200
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 479-7744
Fax: (512) 479-7645
Tollfree: 1-800-580-8845
 email: info@campaignexxonmobil.org
Website: http://www.campaignexxonmobil.org

Description: Anti-corporate project of TFE3 targeted specifically at the eradication of fossil fuel use and generally at the elimination of corporations.

Primary funder: The Energy Foundation (9 grants totaling $517,000 since 1992), a consortium of 7 large foundations with combined assets of $21 billion and substantial investments in shares of oil and gas corporations other than Exxon Mobil.

Self-description: The Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Coalition is an alliance of individuals, businesses, and organizations advocating sustainable energy strategies for Texas, including the use of renewables and conservation. SEED also educates the public about the economic, environmental, and health benefits of a sustainable energy strategy. SEED tracks relevant policy-making and legislative processes and informs the public of opportunities to voice their opinions

Peter Altman executive director; salary, $54,210
New Yorker, moved to Austin, Texas 1990. Attended University of Texas, 1990-1994, bachelor's degree in sociology. Worked Ecology Action of Texas 1990-1993. Joined Texas Citizen Fund (TCF) 1994. TCF/TFE3 executive director, 1996-present. Attended Midwest Academy (Chicago) grassroots activism training class (the Academy is part of Nader's Citizen Action Network).

Karen Hadden, Clean Air Coordinator
karen@seedcoalition.org

Laurette Garcia, Special Projects Director
 laurette@seedcoalition.org

Gael Kirtley, Office Manager
 gael@seedcoalition.org

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