CEA Applauds 'Green the Capitol Initiative' Report.CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) Commends Congressional Consideration of House Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Complex Sustainability Efforts and Offers Resources to Lead the Nation Toward a Sustainable Future ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)[R] in a letter submitted Friday to Daniel Beard, chief administrative officer A chief administrative officer (CAO) is responsible for administrative management of private, public or governmental corporations. The CAO is one of the highest ranking members of an organization, managing daily operations and usually reporting directly to the chief executive of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. House of Representatives, expressed support for the 'Green the Capitol Initiative.' The proposal, which is intended to transform the House Capitol complex into a model of sustainability with a goal of carbon neutrality, reduced energy and water consumption and a procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. policy focused on energy efficient products and resource conservation, was submitted last month by Beard to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, and the late House Administration Committee Chairwoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Juanita Millender-McDonald (September 7, 1938 – April 22, 2007) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1996 until her death in 2007, representing California's 37th congressional district, which includes most of . "CEA's members are committed to environmentally-friendly business practices, and as the industry's main representative in Washington, we echo that commitment," said Parker Brugge, CEA's senior director and environmental counsel. "After reviewing the draft 'Green the Capitol' report, CEA is confident we can align our goals and achieve the environmentally-friendly Capitol you desire," Brugge offered. CEA presented www.myGreenElectronics.org, the Web portal See portal. for the association's environmental consumer education campaign, to Beard as a possible aid in the realization of the report's recommendations, such as the preferred purchase of electronics and office equipment certified See certification. by Energy Star, designated by the Federal Energy Management Program, or covered by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool ) system. "In your report, you laid out ambitious goals for purchasing new consumer electronics products at the Capitol, and myGreenElectronics.org can serve as a database as you decide which types of products will best fit your needs," said Brugge. Additionally, CEA encouraged members of Congress and their staff to attend "Saving Energy with Electronics Day" on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Capitol, Room HC-8 which will educate Members of Congress and their staff about the consumer electronics industry's efforts to promote and showcase a variety of energy-efficient products, including computers, televisions, solar and fuel-cell consumer electronics accessories and the latest in personal power consumption meters. Beard's final 'Green the Capitol' report, which will include a more complete set of recommendations, is expected for completion on June 30, 2007. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $140 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. UPCOMING EVENTS -- Hometech Middle East 2007 May 13-15, 2007, Dubai, UAE -- The 11th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit June 20-23, 2007, Santa Barbara, CA -- 2007 SINOCES July 6-9, 2007, Qingdao, China -- CEA Industry Forum October 15-17, 2007, San Diego, CA -- EHX Fall 2007 November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA -- Future of Television Forum November 8-9, 2007, New York, NY -- CES New York Press Preview Featuring CES Unveiled November 13, 2007, New York, NY -- CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets December 4-6, 2007, Berlin, Germany -- 2008 International CES January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV |
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