GOODY TWO SHOES: The Green Lantern
The Associated Press reports that President Barack Obama is following in the footprints of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush when it comes to making the White House more eco-friendly:
It was Earth Day 1993 when President Bill Clinton launched his ambitious "greening the White House" project. That effort saved more than $1.4 million in its first six years, largely from improvements in lighting, heating, air conditioning, insulation, water sprinklers and other measures.
During George W. Bush's two terms, workers installed three solar systems, including a thermal setup on the pool cabana that heats water for the pool and showers, and photovoltaic panels atop a maintenance shed that supplement the mansion's electrical supply. …
[A]dministration officials report that small steps are under way: The housekeeping staff is making the switch to greener cleaning supplies, and complex managers have asked engineers and groundskeepers to use greener products whenever possible. Efforts are afoot to improve and promote recycling.
AP cites a recent TV interview in which Obama said “he's one of those people who tiptoes around and turns off lights at night” [emphasis, The Stiletto] and that he wants to “show the American people that it's not that hard" to conserve energy. Here’s something else Obama could do: Use his power ring to freeze the thermostat in the Oval Office at no higher than 68o in the winter and no lower than 72 o in the summer.
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