FEMP Year in Review 2003 - EERE - U.S. Department of Energy

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The federal government must lead the way in reducing its energy consumption
and related environmental impacts so that the rest of the country will follow
our example. For this reason we often look to our leaders -- energy champions
who are providing the innovation and dedication to overcome challenges in
pursuing sound energy management.
Each year the U.S. Department of Energy, along with the Federal Interagency
Energy Policy Committee and the White House, sponsor prestigious award
programs to honor individuals and teams of champions who are making
significant contributions to the efficient use of energy and water resources
in the federal government.
The Energy Champions we honor this year represent the cream of the
crop of federal facility managers. Through hard work, originality, and
forward-thinking, they continue to develop the creative solutions we need
to maintain the efficient operation of government services while increasing
our nation’s energy independence. In fact, by actively identifying and
implementing energy saving projects, the 2003 award winners have created
energy cost savings of more than $62 million and 3.4 trillion Btu in one year.
Our winners reflect the deep commitment that all federal employees have to
the economy, environment, and energy security. They inspire us to increase
our own efforts to save energy and water and to more aggressively pursue the
use of renewable resources. We are grateful for their continued pursuit of
excellence in facility management. We encourage you to follow their example,
to set a new standard of performance, and continually look for new, creative
solutions to our nation’s energy challenges.