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		Lawmakers Focus on 'Greening' the Capitol
		As Congress considers an energy bill, lawmakers plan a "greening" of the Capitol, aiming to make it a model of sustainability. More..

		Tech Leaders Seek Computer Efficiency
		A group of technology industry leaders is hoping to produce computers that get better mileage on the information highway. The effort toward a more energy efficient computer is being led by high-tech giants Intel and Google. Intel's Bill Calder says that by streamlining components within the computer, designers could save a lot of electricity that is now wasted as heat. More..

		Oregon, Texas Legislatures Pass E-Waste Recycling Bills
		SALEM, Ore., and AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2007 -- The Oregon and Texas legislatures have both passed bills that would require electronics manufacturers to pay for the collection and recycling of e-waste from consumers in their states. Unanimous votes in both states sent these "producer responsibility" bills to their respective governors for final approval, which would make these the sixth and seventh states to pass laws mandating electronic waste recycling programs. Both Governors are expected to sign the bills into law. More..

		Houston Mayor White Joins Officials from Centerpoint, Wal-Mart To Launch Campaign to Make Houston More Energy Efficient
		Houston Mayor Bill White joined officials from Centerpoint, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and other corporate sponsors May 18 to launch the Houston Power to People campaign designed to educate Houstonians on options to reduce energy consumption and save money this summer. More..