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Democratic Congressman Ben Ray Luján participated in the national day of service that President-elect Barack Obama called for the day before his inauguration.
Luján was at the “Repower a Community” event at Sousa Middle School in Washington, D.C.
He attended the event with the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), IBEW and other groups. At the event, solar systems were installed and energy efficiency kits were distributed.
“John Phillip Sousa Middle School was one of the schools involved in Brown v. the Board of Education,” Luján said. “Today, we are able to unobtrusively power this historic building with 21st century technology. Tomorrow, we will begin to power every school, every government building, and soon, every home with clean, renewable energy.”
Clean energy was a big part of Lujan’s successful campaign for the 3rd Congressional District.
“Families and communities can take many important steps to make their homes and schools energy efficient,” said Luján. “It is important that people take it upon themselves to make their homes energy efficient. Even small measures can reduce carbon emissions and energy use. It can be as easy as replacing light bulbs or buying efficient surge protectors to plug in electronics. We all have a role to play in making our homes and schools energy efficient.”
“Following President Obama’s call to service, we are going into our community to show people the potential of clean, renewable energy and to empower them to reduce their own energy consumption,” LCV President Gene Karpinski said.
