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Reps. Lofgren and Wamp Introduce Green Tech Bill

February 25, 2009

Bill Would Promote the use of Innovative Technologies in Reducing Energy Consumption

February 25, 2009

Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Zach Wamp (R- TN) today introducedlegislation to authorize the House of Representatives to carry out aseries of demonstration projects that would promote the use of new andinnovative technology to reducing energy consumption, promote energyefficiency, and trim costs in House operations. The bill authorizes $25million in FY 2010 for these projects and requires that the ChiefAdministrative Officer of the House submit a report detailing theprojects and its results.

"I'm hopeful that this legislation will help put the House ofRepresentatives on the path to a smaller environmental footprint," saidRep. Zoe Lofgren. "The pilot projects that this legislation authorizeswill help the House administrators determine which technologies arebest suited to our unique institution. Congress should continue to leadthe way to a greener future and this bill is a strong step forward."

"Alternative sources, like the solid-oxide fuel cell that is beingsuccessfully demonstrated in the Tennessee Valley Corridor, should playa key role in the energy efficiency of the Capitol complex," said Rep.Zach Wamp. "This legislation would make the House of Representatives amodel in using cutting-edge technology for clean energy as part of anall-of-the-above approach to leading the world on energy solutions."

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