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Schweitzer calls on state agencies to reduce energy consumption
Posted on Nov. 19

By MATT GOURAS of the Associated Press

HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer says he wants state government to reduce its energy usage.

The governor is telling state agencies to reduce energy consumption by 20 percent before 2010. He says it could save the government about $5 million per year.

The governor made the announcement Monday while receiving a lengthy report from his Climate Change Advisory Council. That panel is advocating dozens of initiatives, including higher standards for the state's utilities.

It also is advocating requirements that new homes be more energy efficient, and is asking the state to look at more stringent automobile emissions standards, like those found in California.

The governor says he will have to look at all the suggestions before deciding if he can advocate them.


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