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November
2007
GOVERNOR
SPITZER SPEAKS AT NYS "GREEN SCHOOLS SUMMIT"
The
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA), in cooperation with the Long Island Power
Authority (LIPA), hosted a "Green Schools Summit" at
Farmingdale State University of New York.
 Keynote
addresses were delivered by Governor Eliot Spitzer and
Congressman Steve Israel. The Summit included topics relevant
to creating environmentally
responsible
"Green Schools," such as green school design under the
NY State Collaborative for High Performance Schools (NYSCHPS)
model, energy and environmental classroom information for
students and teachers, alternative-fueled school buses,
and their availability and impact on NYS schools. The agenda
also included green cleaning materials, the impact of pesticide
applications and the governor's "15 by 15" plan
to reduce energy demands 15% by the year 2015.
"By
promoting green schools, we instill in the next generation
that environmental sustainability and stewardship are important
values," said Governor Spitzer.
Among
the attendees at the one-day event were school superintendents,
principals, buildings and grounds professionals, school
board members, and fleet managers. Farmingdale State College
president Dr. W. Hubert Keen introduced the panel: Governor
Eliot Spitzer, Paul D. Tonko, President & CEO
NYSERDA, NY First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer, Congressman
Steve Israel, Kevin Law, chairman, LIPA, and Commissioner
Pete Grannis, DEC.
According
to Congressman Steve Israel, "schools were built
when energy prices were low. This ageing infrastructure
is blowing tax dollars out the windows. We can save tax
dollars, create new energy markets, and reduce our dependence
on foreign oil. I've introduced legislation to provide
federal matching funds to school districts that implement
the state energy efficiency guidelines announced last month
right here on Long Island."
For
more information on NYSERDA, visit www.nyserda.org
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