Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine issued an executive order Monday directing executive-branch agencies to cut the amount they pay for nonrenewable energy by at least 20 percent by fiscal 2010.
Kaine ordered agencies to build and renovate facilities so they meet federal energy-conservation standards, to lease office space near mass–transportation stations, purchase or lease energy-efficient appliances and vehicles and use recycled paper.
The order also created the Governor’s Energy Policy Advisory Council, which will consist of board comprising of energy producer, consumer and conservation groups.
“Virginia is faced with substantial challenges to use energy more efficiently,” Kaine said.
