As the world's largest consumer of energy, spending over $20 billion a year, DOD has a special responsibility to lead by example when greening the government.
Kirsten Gillibrand: “As the world's largest consumer of energy, spending over $20 billion a year, DOD has a special responsibility to lead by…”
On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
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Gillibrand emphasizes DOD's role in promoting renewable energy through its purchasing power.
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