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April
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Green California Summit Launched
In a meeting held at CalEPA headquarters in Sacramento, CA, a group of
senior state officials responsible for California's energy and
environmental programs laid the groundwork for the 2007 Green California
Summit and Exposition – an event that will be the first of its kind in the
nation. Joining them on the board are leaders from the U.S. Green Building
Council, Flex Your Power, U.C. Berkeley, U.C. Davis, the Sacramento
Metropolitan Utility District and the California Commissioning
Collaborative.
The summit's
Advisory Board, co-chaired by Secretary of State and Consumer
Services Rosario Marin and CalEPA Secretary Linda Adams, discussed the
challenges involved in developing a culture of "working green" within
California government and in making the most of the opportunities created
by Governor Schwarzenegger's executive orders on energy efficiency and
green building.
California government aims to inspire the private sector by demonstrating
both the feasibility and the economic benefits of green technologies –
from energy efficiency to environmentally preferable office products.
"California boasts one of the world's largest economies," said Green
Technology president Bob Graves. "It has long been recognized as the
nation's leader in environmental protection, and the programs it has set
in motion have the potential to change the practices of government and
businesses throughout the country."
The summit, which will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center of
March 13 and 14, 2007, will provide state officials with an unprecedented
opportunity to learn about the full range of green products and services
that can help the state achieve its goals. It will include seminars and
training programs for officials at all levels – an effort that is being
guided by the advisory board and other experts within state government.
The event will also feature numerous interactive and educational elements.
Among these will be an Energy Pavilion designed by staff at the
UC Davis Energy Efficiency Center, the
Sacramento Municipal Utility District and the state's
Department of General Services.
"It appears that a combination of energy concerns, an explosion of
greentech innovation and enthusiasm from the investment community have
created a ‘perfect storm' for progress in environmental protection," said
Graves. "The summit will provide a needed forum for exploring the
possibilities and developing partnerships and plans."
Links
To see a complete list of summit advisors,
click here.
For more on California government's green programs,
click here.
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