Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson To Speak At GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference

Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson To Speak At GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference

“Conferences like GreenXchange are essential to opening up the dialogue concerning our energy crisis,” Richardson said. “Creating an aggressive, comprehensive energy policy should be the highest priority of the next President. Our economy and environment are suffering. We can no longer sit on the side lines while our country continues to be dependent on foreign oil and global warming emissions continue to threaten our environment and the well being of future generations.”

Bill Richardson was recently re-elected to a second term as Governor of New Mexico with the support of 69 percent of voters, representing the largest margin of victory for any governor in state history. Prior to his term as Governor, Bill Richardson served as Secretary of the Department of Energy where he oversaw and reformed one of the most challenging agencies in government. Secretary Richardson fought hard for renewable energy, and won the President's support for requiring that 7.5 % of U.S. electricity be generated by renewable power by 2010. He also enacted tough energy efficiency standards that will save energy and save millions of dollars on America's electric bills. Richardson’s current plan to increase our use of renewable energy is based on his experience as Energy Secretary.

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The energy reduction initiatives that Governor Richardson has made both as U.S. Secretary of Energy and Governor of New Mexico have been recognized on a global level and we are truly grateful to have him at this inaugural event,” said Mary Dolaher, CEO, IDG World Expo. “He understands the importance of protecting our most valuable natural resources and we look forward to hearing him discuss his views on environmental sensibility at what promises to be one of the most dynamic green events yet.”

The GreenXchange Global Marketplace Conference brings together decision makers from the spectrum of renewable technology and energy marketplaces to help companies and public institutions connect the green dots - choose and assemble less carbon emitting energy portfolios. Discussions and ideas presented at the conference will shape the agenda for the first annual GreenXchange Xpo™, scheduled to take place October 1-3, 2008 in Los Angeles, Calif. The conference and 2008 Xpo are produced by GreenXchange LLC, the partnership of tradeshow producer IDG World Expo and environmental think-tank VerdeXchange.

I think that Bikk Richardson is doing the right thing by trying to save the envoriment from global warming and other natural ills.