WASHINGTON – November 2, 2011 - The Department of Veterans Affairs received a top award from the White House for its programs to protect the environment and conserve energy.“This honor was achieved through the hard work and innovative thinking of the men and women at VA who are committed to protecting the environment,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “
Called the “Lean, Clean, and Green Award” by the White House, it recognizes VA’s outstanding achievement in its transportation fleet, energy efficiency and renewable energy development. The award was presented at the White House yesterday as part of the GreenGov Presidential Awards.
Four VA employees attended the ceremony to represent the department’s successful sustainability efforts: Michael Johnson, capital assets manager, VA Southwest Health Care Network; Robert Rossbacher, energy manager, Salem, Va., and Beckley, W. Va., VA medical centers; Dennis Gerdovich, landscape architect, National Cemetery Administration; and John Park, energy team lead, VA Green Management Program.
VA’s award was one of six category winners selected from among 230 submissions from a variety of federal government agencies.
VA won for its ongoing programs, policies, and actions that focus on energy and water efficiency, pollution prevention, innovative fleet management, and high performance buildings in health care and other facilities. VA harnesses the participation of employees at all levels, resulting in promoting and recognizing green practices in daily activities and decisions. read more>>>
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