Obama Backs Energy Efficiency Initiative

On Friday, President Obama and former President Bill Clinton joined together to announce $4 billion in government and private sector energy upgrades to buildings within the next 2 years.   

These investments will save billions in energy costs, promote energy independence, and is estimated to create tens of thousands of jobs. 

“Upgrading the energy efficiency of America’s buildings is one of the fastest, easiest, and cheapest ways to save money, cut down on harmful pollution, and create good jobs right now.  But we can’t wait for Congress to act.  So today, I’m directing all federal agencies to make at least $2 billion worth of energy efficiency upgrades over the next 2 years – at no up-front cost to the taxpayer.  Coupled with today’s extraordinary private sector commitments of $2 billion to upgrade businesses, factories, and military housing, America is taking another big step towards the competitive, clean energy economy it will take to win the future,” said President Obama.

No taxpayer money or government risk is involved with this initiative and is projected to save the property owner $200,000 a year in utility bills.