READING, Pa., June 20, 2006 /PRNewswire

 

At the direction of Governor Edward G. Rendell, the Pennsylvania Department of General Services is saving taxpayers' money by reducing energy consumption at all state office buildings.

Since November, energy management and conservation initiatives have cut energy consumption approximately six percent.

"All the minor adjustments we have made to save energy - simple things like banning nonessential items and turning off lights - are starting to add up and generate substantial savings," DGS Secretary James P. Creedon said today during a walkthrough of the Reading State Office Building in Berks County. "Our goal now is to double our energy savings in 2007."

In December 2004, Governor Rendell placed General Services in charge of an energy management and conservation campaign to reduce energy consumption by every executive-branch agency. Overall, DGS is responsible for overseeing 27 state-owned buildings.

Among the energy saving examples created through Governor Rendell's Energy Management and Conservation in Commonwealth Facilities Dec. 15, 2004, Executive Order:

"While it can be a challenge to manage the cost of energy, we certainly do what we can to control energy consumption," Secretary Creedon said. "By implementing these cost-cutting initiatives, we can redirect those savings and provide critical services to Pennsylvanians."

For more information on Governor Rendell's efforts to conserve energy and the Department of General Services, visit http://www.dgs.state.pa.us.

The Rendell Administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit his Web site at: http://www.governor.state.pa.us.

CONTACT: Edward Myslewicz

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of General Services

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