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Energy and Water Appropriations
Bill Passes House of Representatives with $300,000 for Norwalk
Hospital
Washington, D.C. –The House of Representatives tonight
passed H.R. 5427, the Fiscal Year 2007 Energy and Water Development
Appropriations Bill, which includes $300,000 for Norwalk Hospital,
Congressman Christopher Shays (CT-04) announced. The bill
has $2.09 million for key projects in the Fourth Congressional
District. Shays supported the bipartisan legislation, which
passed by a vote of 404 to 20.
The $300,000 will support help Norwalk Hospital upgrade its
electrical system to increase its energy self-sufficiency.
The project is supported by Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia.
“I’m thrilled to work with Mayor Moccia and Norwalk
Hospital to help get the support they need to improve their
electrical system,” Shays said. “It will help
ensure Norwalk residents have access to medical care if there
is an emergency and the City loses power. We are grateful
for this support and I will continue to work with our Senators
to ensure this funding is in the final bill.”
"I am so pleased with the work Congressman Shays has
been doing and especially grateful for all of his efforts
in obtaining funding for Norwalk projects," states Moccia.
"Ensuring continuing care in the midst of a power emergency
is a critical component to the health and safety of our residents.
This new funding can now enhance the functioning of Norwalk
Hospital during an emergency and that makes all of us safer
in the end.”
"Norwalk Hospital is pursuing initiatives to upgrade
our energy systems. We are extremely appreciative of Congressman
Christopher Shays for his support of this important effort
that will have a positive impact on the environment, and most
importantly, on the environment of care for our patients and
our community," said Geoffrey Cole, president and CEO
of Norwalk Hospital.
This is part of a significant $10 million investment that
will include upgrades to the electrical systems, enhancements
to our energy management systems, improvements in lighting
and air conditioning, as well as water conservation throughout
the hospital, which encompasses 700,000 square feet. "We
are very excited about these projects because of the resulting
benefit both for the hospital and our community," Mr.
Cole added.
Other federal funding for the Fourth District in this legislation
includes:
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Harbor
$250,000
This funding will support a demonstration project that is
focused on disposal of contaminated sediment. The disposal
will allow dredging of Bridgeport Harbor. The project has
been supported by $2 million in previous federal funding.
Stamford
Waste-to-Energy Project
$1,500,000
The funding will support the low-emissions waste-to-energy
electric generation facility that will turn dry, pelletized
sewage sludge into 5 megawatts of electric power in a region
facing major electricity shortages and electric grid congestion.
In previous years, this project has received $2 million in
federal funds.
Mill River
$40,000
The funding was requested to help address ecosystem restoration,
sedimentation, and dredging issues on Mill River. This project
has received $800,000 in federal funding previously.
Contact: Sarah Moore, 202/225-5541
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