By Greentech Lead America: According to a survey
conducted by the Government Business Council, only 40 percent of managers feel
the federal government is currently “leading by example” when it
comes to energy efficiency and 60 percent think otherwise or are unsure.
“This report highlights the on-going battle for attention
and resources in agencies as federal managers try to meet President Obama’s
call for sustainability. But managers are supportive of broad, federal energy
policy and have made progress. This report highlights the work ahead of
government as it strives to ‘lead by example’ in sustainability,”
said Erin Dian Dumbacher, director of Research at the GBC.
Nearly 50 percent of agencies lack proper funding for
sustainability initiatives and say competing priorities interfere with
implementation of green programs. The survey finds that Just 44 percent of
federal managers expect to work in a certified green building in the next
decade.
Since the federal government is the largest consumer of
energy in the America economy to modernize and improve energy efficiency
practices, federal agencies must overcome cultural and resource limitations.
“This report highlights the critical linkage between
energy efficiency and mission effectiveness. Federal agencies are in a unique
position to spearhead energy efficiency efforts and lead by example, not only
in reducing energy waste and consumption, but also in reaping significant cost
savings for taxpayers,” said Barbara Humpton, senior vice president of
Business Development at Siemens Government Technologies.
The
green energy achievements in last one year under President Obama
The Obama Administration will continue to build on the
progress in energy sector they have made over the past three years. Through a
sustained, all-of-the-above approach to American energy the government will
work to restore middle class security, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and
create an economy that’s built to last.
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