Markey: Federal Gov't Emission Goals Will Create Jobs, Drive Clean Energy Development
Ambitious Targets for U.S. Government Operations Leads by Example
The Obama administration announced today that the federal government, the nation’s largest energy consumer, would use clean energy solutions to reduce global warming emissions by 28 percent by 2020, compared to 2008 levels. By installing solar panels, using more fuel efficient vehicles, and increasing energy efficiency and management, these measures will cut energy use by the equivalent of 205 million barrels of oil.
Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chair of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, issued the following statement:
“If we intend to embark on a national plan to create more clean energy and pollute less, than that plan must start with our national government. The federal government is the number one consumer of energy in the country, and will now be the number one leader in deploying clean energy technologies. To kick America’s foreign oil habit, we need participation and legislation, and this week President Obama has shown he has the dedication to follow through on these important efforts.”
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