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Daniel P. Beard, Chief Administrative Officer

US House of Representatives to Speak at Show

The Green the Capitol Initiative is focused on helping the House become an environmentally responsible and healthy working environment, as well as a national showcase for sustainability. The House has an obligation to lead by example.  Mr Beard will be speaking about the initiative and the process of greening government. Check back for the exact date and time of his presentation: Greening Government 101

Daniel P. Beard Bio

Green The Capitol Initiative

 

On March 1, 2007, the Speaker and the Majority Leader directed the Chief Administrative Officer of the House to develop a “Green the Capitol Initiative” that would demonstrate leadership to the nation by providing an environmentally responsible and healthy working environment for employees.

Global warming and climate change are serious issues. Scientists agree that the introduction of carbon into the atmosphere is causing climate change. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions need to begin immediately. Such changes will have a positive impact on the environment and the economy.

Green the Capitol Initiative Final Report

June 21, 2007

Submitted to Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer

By Daniel P. Beard,
Chief Administrative Officer

Executive Summary by Dan Beard
Report to the Speaker and Majority Leader

This report on the “Green the Capitol Initiative” meets the directives set out in a letter from Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer: “We cannot ask the American people to address global warming and climate change issues without first carefully examining ways to reduce our own energy consumption and develop sustainable workplace practices.” This report, and its recommendations, will enable the House to be a leader in sustainable operations.

Environmental responsibility is our duty to future generations. Now is the time to act to reduce our energy consumption as well as our energy dependence. To accomplish this, we will change the way we do business. A sustainable House Capitol complex will recognize the full environmental impact of our decisions on energy and water consumption, materials use and the quality of our workplace. By taking these steps, we not only reduce the impact of House operations on the environment, but also provide leadership by example.

Goals & Strategies   |    Full Report


 

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