Perriello Issues Progress Report on "Energy Independence" Blueprint

by: lowkell

Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 18:14:36 PM EDT

July 6, 2010-Ferrum, VA-Today at Ferrum College, Congressman Tom Perriello unveiled a progress report on the one-year anniversary of his "energy independence" blueprint, showing achievements in nearly every category. A year ago, also in Franklin County, he introduced a plan, "New Energy for the Fifth District: A Blueprint for Putting Southside and Central Virginia at the Forefront of the Clean Energy Economy," which laid out the reasons, and steps necessary, to make Southside and Central Virginia the leader of the new energy economy.

One year later, significant progress has been made on nearly every stated objective. Today, Perriello released the progress report, an accompanying online map, and a news round-up that reflects these accomplishments and actions that will help rebuild the economy of Southside and Central Virginia.

"We've taken huge steps towards establishing Central and Southern Virginia as a leader in the clean energy economy," said Perriello. "When we created this energy blueprint a year ago, I couldn't have imagined the strides we would make in just one year. The progress we've achieved signifies that the 5th district of Virginia is ready to lead in this economic sector and I look forward to continuing our work to create new jobs in this promising industry."

Click on the links below for resources:
· Progress Report on "New Energy" Blueprint
· Searchable online map with clean energy achievements throughout 5th district
· News round-up of stories showing the progress of the clean energy industry in the 5th district

Among the accomplishments listed in the report are:

Today's event was held at Ferrum College, which is currently seeking a federal grant with the assistance of Perriello, to expand their farm-to-table initiative. Support for locally grown foods is one of the action items of the New Energy Blueprint.