U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu Commends KCFC Efforts

Secretary Steven Chu approved of KCFC's efforts to reduce foreign oil dependency across Kentucky in an article on Tuesday June 13th. After confirming that President Barrack Obama has a long-term plan to reduce oil imports by one third, he pointed out that meeting such a goal will require the help of cities and states, not just the federal government.

He credited the Clean Cities Program nationwide for saving nearly 3 billion gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel since its launch 18 years ago. Citing he Hybrid Horsepower for Kentucky Schools Program and Mammoth Cave National Park's efforts, he praised KCFC specifically for saving 38 million gallons of gasoline from 2005 to 2009, and developing a number of partnerships to transform Kentucky fleets into greener, more fuel efficient vehicles.

“By working together through programs such as the Clean Cities initiative, we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil and help protect Kentucky families from pain at the pump,” says Secretary Chu.