2011 Great Energy Efficiency Day
On February 16th in the Nation's Capital, over 300 industry leaders gathered to discuss why energy efficiency is the most viable way for the 112th Congress to embrace a clean energy economy. Along with keynote addresses from members of Congress, there were four panels focused on energy efficiency legislation opportunities for:
- Job creation and workforce training;
- Building codes and retrofits;
- Industrial incentives and technologies; and
- Standards and labeling.
Launched in 2004, Great Energy Efficiency Day has quickly become a “must attend” discussion on the need for, and benefits of, energy efficiency. This year was no different, drawing stakeholders from business, industry, government, academia, the media and the public interest sector. The event featured panel sessions with leading voices in energy efficiency and keynote addresses from congressional members.
The evening before Geed, the Alliance launched its Build Energy Efficiency education and outreach campaign, as well as honored energy efficiency's Unsung Heroes.
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Great Energy Efficiency Day will take place on Capitol Hill in the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G-50. Room G-50 is nearest to the corner of 1st and C Streets, NE.
The following hotels are in close proximity to Capitol Hill:
The Liaison Capitol Hill
415 New Jersey Avenue, NW
202-638-1616
Hotel George
15 E Street, NW
202-347-4200
Hyatt Regency Washington
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
202-737-1234
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street, NW
202-638-5419
Using Metro is highly recommended, as parking in the area is limited. Take the Red Line Metro to Union Station. The Dirksen building is located one block south of Union Station, and is a five- to ten-minute walk.
Parking is available at Union Station, and there is also very limited street parking in the area.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the event, affording participants valuable networking time with congressional staff and energy leaders.
