has spurred a transformation of perspective and behavior among the Capitol's thousands of employees.
Learn Moretrees saved in 2009 through electronic faxing instead of conventional faxing with non-recycled paper.
reduction of House CO2 emissions by using natural gas instead of coal and by purchasing energy produced by wind.
in annual savings as a result of consolidating computer servers.
incandescent light bulbs replaced with energy-efficient compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) .
of cafeteria waste composted instead of going to a landfill.
gallons of water saved annually by using low-flow toilets, faucets and other measures.
of CO2 emissions cut every 24 seconds through carbon footprint reduction efforts.
pounds of CO2 emissions cut as of 2009.
meals served monthly with compostable plates, containers and utensils instead of Styrofoam and plastic.
sheets of 100%
post-consumer recycled paper are sold at the House office supply stores annually.
kilowatt hours of electricity saved by staff actions through the end of 2009.
plastic bottles replaced by compostable bottles, eliminating tons of landfill waste.
Making the Congressional transition easier and greener.
Your computer has a bigger carbon footprint than you might think. Green the Capitol is doing something about it.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently marked the fortieth anniversary of Earth Day with a nod to Green the Capitol
In an effort to reduce the environmental footprint of the House, the CAO has also begun to transition to a low-emissions vehicle fleet.
The numbers detailing the use of energy in the House office buildings are starting to roll in, and the House is starting to count the savings.
Green the Capitol is taking its message on the road. The goal of the nationwide District Office Greening Pilot Program is ambitious: to make 900 District Offices energy efficient.
The next time a member of the House of Representatives reaches for a Coke, it will be from a greener vending machine.
An Update from the Green the Capitol Program and the Architect of the Capitol.