Rep. Michael Burgess and Energy Deputy Secretary Sell at the
Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texas
to Discuss Economic Benefits of Energy Efficiency

On Friday, March 10, 2006, Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and Representative Michael Burgess (R-26^th) will visit the Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texas, to discuss the economic benefits of energy efficiency as well as the economic significance of President Bush’s newly announced Advanced Energy and American Competitiveness Initiatives. Congressman Burgess will discuss the energy efficiency decisions he and his wife have made recently during the construction of their new home.

WHO:
Deputy Secretary of Energy Clay Sell
Texas Rep. Michael Burgess

WHAT: Press conference to discuss the economic benefits of energy efficiency
Media availability will immediately follow press conference

WHEN:
Friday, March 10, 2006
10:45 AM (local time)

WHERE:
Home Depot
852 International Parkway
Flower Mound, TX 75022

Some of the energy efficient decisions made by Rep. Burgess:
· Installed smart thermostats
· Double pane Low E windows
· Energy efficient ducts
· Zoned air conditioning
· Foam insulation in the walls
· Purchased Energy Star appliances for kitchen and laundry room