Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., has signed an executive order that aims to foster economic development, reduce the impact of state government on the environment and lower operating costs by increasing the use of renewable energy, among other measures.
At least 20% of the annual electricity demand for buildings owned or operated by the state executive branch will come from renewable sources by the end of fiscal year 2012, increasing to 30% by the end of fiscal year 2013.
‘We are eliminating unnecessary energy and resource costs while also improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions and strengthening Delaware's economic competitiveness,’ says Markell.
Increasing the percentage of energy originating from renewable sources will further reduce the state's carbon footprint, while also helping to drive local economic development, the governor says. The state will leverage its purchasing power and partnerships with other buyers to secure cleaner energy supplies at competitive long-term costs.
The executive order also includes energy conservation and efficiency measures, green building practices and recycling.
SOURCE: Office of Gov. Jack Markell
