U.S. Department of Energy

News Media Contact(s):
Julie Ruggiero, (202) 586-4940

For Immediate Release
January 25, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC –On Monday, January 28, 2008, Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Alexander Karsner will announce efforts by DOE and the State of Hawaii to strengthen and promote clean energy technologies across the state. Assistant Secretary Karsner is expected to highlight how this clean energy cooperation furthers the Administration’s comprehensive strategy to transform our energy infrastructure to ensure security and reliability.

*NOTE – The press conference will be featured as a live webcast at the State of Hawaii's website.

WHO: Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii
Alexander “Andy” Karsner, DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

WHAT: Press conference to announce joint efforts by DOE and the State of Hawaii to strengthen and promote energy efficient technologies

WHEN: Monday, January 28, 2008
10:00AM HST

HERE: State Capitol Building
Executive Chambers
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.