January 28, 2008
Senior Energy Official in Hawaii to Highlight Energy Efficiency Cooperation
WASHINGTON, DC –On Tuesday, January 29, 2008, Alexander Karsner, U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Daniel J. Basta, Director, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Sanctuary Program will make an announcement regarding DOE and NOAA’s efforts to strengthen and promote energy efficiency at the country's marine sanctuaries. Taking action to protect and efficiently manage our national treasures contributes to President Bush’s Advanced Energy Initiative which seeks to improve energy efficiency and to make our energy infrastructure more secure and reliable.
*NOTE – Members of the press must RSVP with Keeley Belva at Keeley.Belva@noaa.gov or 808-397-2660 x239.
| WHO: |
Alexander “Andy” Karsner, DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Daniel J. Basta, Director, NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Program |
| WHAT: |
Press conference to make an announcement regarding DOE and NOAA’s efforts to strengthen and promote energy efficiency at the country's marine sanctuaries |
| WHEN: |
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:00AM HST |
| WHERE: |
Maunalua Bay Beach Park, overlooking a portion of Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary Across from the National Marine Sanctuary Program 6600 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy. Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96825 |
Media
contact(s): DOE: Julie Ruggiero, (202) 586-4940 NOAA: Keely Belva, (808) 397-2660 x260
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