FARMINDALE--A summit held at Farmingdale State College last week detailed the resources available for green construction, and the importance of teaching energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in schools.
The summit held at Farmingdale State College detailed the resources available for green construction and the importance of teaching energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in schools.
Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today joined Congressman Steve Israel in highlighting the importance of “green” construction – a key component of the administration's energy conservation agenda. Congressman Israel's initiative would provide incentives in the form of federal matching funds to school districts implementing state guidelines through investment in energy efficiency upgrades and the use of renewable energy technology.
Green buildings are a major component of the administration’s efforts to fight global warming, reduce energy consumption and promote environmental sustainability. The energy use in buildings accounts for 39% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, 7% of which is attributable to school buildings.
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