Michael McDermott, Business Manager
Ordering the Federal Government to Go Green
President Biden signed an executive order requiring the federal government to reduce emissions from its buildings,vehicles and operations.
With it, the administration seeks to transform how the government builds, purchases and operates while supporting the growth of the domestic clean energy and clean technology industries.
President Lonnie Stephenson cheered the Dec. 8 announcement.
“The IBEW applauds President Biden’s ambitious plan to put the federal government on the road to sustainability. By ensuring union workers are front and center in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and modernize our nation’s infrastructure,today’s executive order proves that it is possible to achieve climate goals while supporting the needs of working families.The 775,000 members of the IBEW stand ready to work with the federal government in its transition to zero-emissions vehicles,zero-emissions buildings, and a cleaner future for our country.”
