Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Tells Energy Summit Leaders: “Private-Public Sector Collaboration Essential to Solve Energy Challen...
07 Giugno 2010 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
As the United States faces mounting energy challenges, the State
of Illinois is committed to doing its part to support alternative
energy sources, new technology and increased efficiency, according
to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who served as the keynote speaker
at Eaton Corporation’s energy conference, Energy Evolution 2010,
today in Chicago.
“We must work together to address effectively the energy
challenges we face as a state and as a nation,” said Governor
Quinn, who has made clean energy and green jobs top priorities of
his administration. “This symposium will help us continue to foster
innovation and generate solutions to confront our energy challenges
and create a more sustainable future.”
The event, the third in a series of nationwide events, was
hosted by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation
(NYSE:ETN) as part of its continuing effort to provide leaders from
the public sector and industry with the tools they need to navigate
rapidly evolving needs for improved energy management.
Eaton has nearly 675 employees in Illinois and operates a
manufacturing facility in Lincoln and a combined service center in
Glendale Heights. Eaton also designed the integrated power system
for the largest urban solar energy plant in the United States,
located on Chicago’s south side. Built by Exelon and SunPower on a
once junk-filled industrial site, the solar plant now serves as a
source of clean, renewable energy for approximately 1,500
Chicagoland homes. In addition, Eaton is working on hybrid projects
with Com Ed, the Chicago Bureau of Transportation and other
organizations to deliver substantial fuel economy and emissions
savings to the city.
Kevin Bell, president and CEO of Lincoln Park Zoological
Society, which operates one of Chicago’s greenest institutions, the
Lincoln Park Zoo, delivered closing remarks at the half-day event.
Commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Environment,
Suzanne Malec-McKenna; and President of the Chicago Transit
Authority, Richard Rodriguez, were among local participating
experts who provided in-depth and lively commentary on topics
including hybrid technology, green buildings and renewable
energy.
In addition to calling for private-public collaboration to
address current energy challenges, Governor Quinn highlighted
several of the state’s green energy strategies, from grants to
train workers in smart grid technologies to the state’s ENERGY STAR
Appliance Rebate program that has helped families purchase
energy-efficient appliances.
Craig Arnold, Eaton vice chairman and chief operating officer,
Industrial Sector, welcomed the audience, noting, “Sustainability
today is uniting environmental interests with corporate interests.
Given growing budget pressures and an emphasis on the great need
for increased energy efficiency, it makes powerful economic sense
to go green,” he said. “We all have a part to play in protecting
our nation’s resources for future generations, and it is
encouraging to have started this important dialogue between the
public sector, academia and business to lead the way toward a
sustainable economy.”
More information on the event can be found at
www.energyevolution2010.com.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with
2009 sales of $11.9 billion. Eaton is a global technology leader in
electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution
and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for
industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and
pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and
automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel
economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and
sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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