Doyle orders increased commitment to efficiency and renewables
From a press release posted on the Governor’s site:
Governor Jim Doyle today issued an Executive Order increasing state government’s commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy, and having the state lead by example. The Governor called upon the Department of Administration to coordinate with State Agencies and the UW System to realize these goals. Key provisions of the EO include:
* Setting energy efficiency goals for state facilities and campuses to reduce overall actual energy usage by at least 10% by 2008 and 20% by 2010;
* Ensuring that the state purchases 10% of its energy from renewable
resources as soon as practicable and 20% by 2010;* Establishing sustainable green building standards for state-owned or leased properties based on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and comparable programs;
* Pursuing projects at state facilities demonstrating the use of renewable energy technologies used for generating electricity and providing heating and cooling;
* Proposing that the Building Commission ensure new state buildings are constructed to be 30% more energy efficient than required by
commercial code.
