Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham Makes Urgent Call for Collaboration to Address National Energy Challenges, Av...
May 10 2010 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
The United States faces serious consequences if it continues
current energy consumption without developing alternative energy
sources, new technology and increased efficiency, according to
former U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, who served as the
keynote speaker at an energy symposium today in Austin, Texas.
“We face serious energy management challenges on a number of
fronts,” said Secretary Abraham. “We won’t be able to address these
challenges without the kind of collaboration between the public and
private sectors that this conference seeks to achieve.”
The event, the second in a series of nationwide events, was
hosted by 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, which has nearly 400 employees in Texas,
and works with local customers, including Austin Energy, The
University of Texas at Austin and Dell, offers a wide array of
energy management products and solutions in the areas of renewable
energy, high- performance green buildings, hybrid and advanced
vehicle technology, and energy efficiency.
State Senator Kirk Watson delivered closing remarks at the
half-day event, and a deep bench of local and state experts,
including State Rep. Solomon Ortiz, City of Austin Council Member
Randi Shade and Brewster McCracken, executive director of the Pecan
Street Project, provided in-depth and lively commentary on hot
topics ranging from hybrid electric vehicles to green
buildings.
“Texas is a global energy leader, and Austin is a leader in
energy conservation and management,” said State Senator Kirk
Watson. “Dialogues like the one Eaton hosted today about managing
energy efficiently are critical for our city, our state and our
nation’s future. The environmental and energy challenges we face
will only be solved through collaborative efforts like this between
the public and private sectors. Working together and aided by the
power of technology and innovation, we will find a way toward a
cleaner, more efficient and greener future.”
In addition to providing insights into the prospects of passage
of a comprehensive energy bill, Secretary Abraham also pointed to
initiatives such as Building STAR, supported by Democrats and
Republicans in Congress, a broad coalition of trade associations,
labor groups, environmental organizations, and businesses including
Eaton, which would help decrease carbon emissions, increase energy
efficiency and create jobs.
“Energy is not a Republican or Democratic issue,” said Secretary
Abraham. “It’s an American issue. We have to set aside our
differences and work collaboratively toward a greener, cleaner and
more energy efficient future. Companies like Eaton are leading the
way, moving the United States from discussion into action when it
comes to better managing, developing and conserving our precious
energy resources.”
Thomas S. Gross, vice chairman and chief operating officer,
Electrical Sector, welcomed the audience, saying, “The concept of
sustainability is now at the tipping point. No longer do the public
sector and industry view green initiatives as simply the right
thing to do. Given growing budgetary pressures and an emphasis on
increased efficiency, sustainability makes good economic sense.
Central Texas and Austin are helping to lead the way in
sustainability and energy efficiency, and Eaton is proud to be a
part of this effort.”
Eaton will host the third in its series of energy events in
Chicago on June 7, 2010. More information can be found at
www.energyevolution2010.com.
About Eaton Corporation:
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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