Maine Students Recognized for Energy Conservation Tips

Press Release

Governor John E. Baldacci today joined Maine Public Utilities Commission Chair Sharon Reishus to recognize six Maine students at the seventh annual Governor's Energy Savings Tips Contest Award Ceremony. The Governor said that the efforts of the young participants in the contest bolster the Administration's efforts to reduce energy use statewide.

"Our young people across the State have been sharing great ideas about how we each can do our part to conserve energy, saving money and our environment," said the Governor. "These 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are demonstrating leadership in conserving energy. We can all learn by their example."

The Governor presented each winner with an iPod Nano and a special backpack that contains a solar powered panel charger for the iPod.

Governor Baldacci said that if people use the ideas of Maine's young people who participated in the energy tips contest, then the State will continue to be a leader in the nation's efforts to reduce energy use.

"I commend these youngsters for helping to remind us all that we have opportunities every day to save energy and make our world a better place," said the Governor. "It's the young people that we will continue to look to for innovation and new ideas that will keep Maine competitive into the future."

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