Topic: environment (2)
Leading by example on fuel efficiency
Thursday July 3, 2008 7:08 PM
The NC House of Representatives passed legislation today that would ensure cars purchased by state government are fuel efficient. HB2720-"Energy-Efficient State Motor Vehicle Fleets”, introduced by Rep. Charles Thomas (R-Buncombe), Rep. Pricey Harrison (D-Guilford), and Rep. Grier Martin (D-Wake), would require state government to purchase only cars that are in the top 15% of their class in fuel efficiency. If passed, the bill will save the state millions of dollars in fuel costs over the next several years.
“At a time when North Carolinians must make tough choices because of rising gas costs, it is important that state government lead by example in the choices we make” said Rep. Martin during debate on the bill on the House floor.
The bill now goes to the Senate.
For more on the bill read the Greensboro News & Record coverage.
“At a time when North Carolinians must make tough choices because of rising gas costs, it is important that state government lead by example in the choices we make” said Rep. Martin during debate on the bill on the House floor.
The bill now goes to the Senate.
For more on the bill read the Greensboro News & Record coverage.
Context: environment
Reps. Martin and Harrison File Clean Cars Legislation
Tuesday May 27, 2008 4:04 PM
Rep. Grier Martin and Rep. Pricey Harrison introduced legislation today that would direct North Carolina to study the costs and benefits of requiring cars sold in the state to meet higher emissions standards. Over a dozen states already have the higher standards in place. "The people I serve are concerned about global warming and about rising gas prices," said Martin "and they expect action. Today, North Carolina is acting."
Read NBC17's coverage of the bill here: NC House Looks At Clean Car Program To Cut Emissions and the Asheville Citizen-Times' article Lawmakers look to raise car emissions standards.
Read NBC17's coverage of the bill here: NC House Looks At Clean Car Program To Cut Emissions and the Asheville Citizen-Times' article Lawmakers look to raise car emissions standards.