We are looking forward to having more than 1, 000 attendees at the Symposium this year as we continue to grow the community that is leading by example on energy and environmental sustainability.

WHITEHOUSE: GreenGov 2012: Leading by Example

On September 24-26, 2012, the third annual GreenGov Symposium will convene leaders in the public and private sectors here in Washington, DC for a focused dialogue on energy and environmental sustainability in the Federal Government.

WHITEHOUSE: GreenGov 2012: Leading by Example

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European Union energy and environmental leaders may still pledge sprawling strategies to reach 2020 sustainability goals and beyond, but on the local level, the challenge of reigning in spending without putting a nail in the coffin of the domestic industry has left many in limbo.

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President Obama saw an important opportunity for the Federal Government to lead by example when he issued Executive Order 13514 directing agencies to meet ambitious sustainability goals in our operations that will improve the government's environmental, energy and economic performance, reduce pollution, and save taxpayer dollars in avoided energy costs.

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