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IMMEDIATE RELEASE BERKELEY ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTED IN NATIONAL REPORT Report from the Apollo Alliance finds many
examples of cities innovating despite Washington’s failure to act. Berkeley, CA --Two Berkeley programs are highlighted in New Energy for Cities, a report released today by the Apollo Alliance. Mayors from across the nation are pioneering new clean energy solutions that could help end our nation’s oil addiction and create good jobs, according to the report. “It’s an honor for Berkeley to be recognized for two cutting-edge programs - our innovative partnership with City CarShare and our Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance,” said Mayor Tom Bates. “I’m also proud of our new county-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction program - The Alameda County Climate Protection Project.” “Our cities aren’t holding their
breath waiting for leadership from Washington, D.C.,” said Jerome
Ringo, President of the Apollo Alliance.
“They've declared energy independence by cutting oil use,
investing in clean, homegrown power, and designing energy efficient
buildings and communities. And
they’re tying these programs to job quality standards, to ensure the
benefits of the new energy economy are enjoyed by everyone. These
investments are paying big dividends in healthier air and reduced
dependence on foreign energy.” “Cities are setting a leadership
standard that we hope Washington will one day follow” said Mayor Bates.
“Berkeley has long been a leader on environmental issues, and we
continue to work on solutions that will protect our environment, create
good jobs, and reduce our country’s dependence on foreign energy.” “Berkeley has done a great job
promoting clean energy,” said Carla
Din, an organizer with the Apollo Alliance. “These programs promote
efficiency in residential energy use and transportation, reduce pollution,
and save taxpayer dollars. The Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance
has already improved over 12,000 residences - 30% of the housing stock in
Berkeley.” New
Energy for Cities highlights dozens of representative municipal
programs that promote renewable power, reduce oil consumption, make
buildings more efficient and promote smart growth. The Apollo Alliance, whose member organizations represent more than 17 million Americans, is a broad coalition of labor, environmental, business and community organizations that are fighting for energy independence and good jobs. Apollo is pursuing a crash program for clean energy that will capitalize on American innovation and ingenuity, rebuild our cities, create good jobs for working families and ensure good stewardship of both the economy and our natural environment. For more information, visit www.apolloalliance.org # # #
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