[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H7791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING CARBON SHREDDERS

  (Mr. WELCH of Vermont asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize the dedicated efforts of Carbon Shredders, a 
grassroots environmental group based in the Mad River Valley of 
Vermont. Formed in the fall of 2007 by three local environmentalists, 
Carbon Shredders dedicates its time to curbing local energy 
consumption, helping Vermonters lower their energy costs, and working 
towards a clean energy future. The group challenges participants to 
alter their lifestyles in ways consistent with the goal of reducing 
energy consumption.
  In March, three Vermont towns passed resolutions introduced by Carbon 
Shredders that call on residents and businesses to reduce their carbon 
footprint by 10 percent by 2010. In addition to the obvious 
environmental advantages, participating households will save $700 each 
year. Carbon Shredders' membership has grown considerably in Vermont 
since its founding, and this group is doing tremendous work in Vermont 
to lead us to a carbon-free economy.

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