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The selection of an Official Carbon Advisor marks the latest in a series of steps the DNCC has taken to ensure the 2008 Democratic National Convention is the most sustainably-produced Democratic Convention in American history. Since arriving in Denver, the DNCC chose an Energy Star office building for its headquarters; put its entire housing selection process online, saving an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 sheets of paper; hired the first ever Director of Greening for a Democratic Convention; required its Official Vehicle Provider to provide an entire fleet of fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles; selected a transportation consultant who committed to offsetting its carbon footprint; and hired a construction manager that will use green building practices to prepare the Pepsi Center in Denver for the event.

News Articles

Democratic National Convention Going Green

ABC 7 Denver
April 23, 2008
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/video/15976478/index.html

DNC Organizers, Pelosi Cheer On “Green” Delegates

The Colorado Statesman
April 18, 2008
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Greening of the Pepsi Center

The Denver Post
Steve Lipsher
March 16, 2008
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8597217?IADID

Eco-friendly convention urged

Rocky Mountain News
March 12, 2008
By David Montero
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/12/eco-friendly-convention-urged/

Green convention gets carbon calculator

The Denver Post
March 12, 2008
http://www.denverpost.com//ci_8539517?IADID

Green pages on convention Web site

Boulder Daily Camera
March 11, 2008
By John Aguilar
http://dailycamera.com/news/2008/mar/11/green-pages-convention-web-site/

Convention's green machine revs up

Politics West-Denver Post Blog
March 11, 2008
By: editor
http://www.politicswest.com/21625/conventions_green_machine_revs

Denver Firm to Track DNC Environmental Impact

Rocky Mountain News
March 6, 2008
By Joanne Kelley
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/mar/06/denver-firm-get-dnc-green-credits-contract/

Green Vehicles Garner GM a DNC Contract

Rocky Mountain News
January 4, 2008
By David Montero
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jan/04/green-vehicles-garner-gm-a-dnc-contract/

Greening the DNC

Boulder Daily Camera
December 6, 2007
By John Aguilar
http://dailycamera.com/news/2007/dec/06/greening-the-dnc/

Convention Hires "Director of Greening"

PoliticsWest - DenverPost Blog
December 5, 2007
http://www.politicswest.com/14608/convention_hires_director_greening

Dems Hire Director of "Greening" for 2008 Convention

Associated Press
December 5, 2007
http://cbs4denver.com/denver2008/democratic.national.convention.2.603688.html

Dems Hire Director of "Greening" for 2008 DNC

KDVR FOX 31-Denver
December 5, 2007
http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=5136012&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

Dem Delegates Search Denver for Green Hotels

The Denver Post
June 20, 2007
By Chuck Plunkett
http://www.denverpost.com/dnc/ci_6189424

Blue Party, Green Plans for Dem Convention

Rocky Mountain News
June 20, 2007
By Stuart Steers
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/denver_dnc/article/0,3159,DRMN_29216_5593892,00.html

Dem States Vote Blue, but Convention Will Go Green

The Denver Post
June 20, 2007
By Vimal Patel
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_6180799

Press Releases

Democratic National Convention Committee Rolls Out Technology Strategies Behind The Most Environmentally Sustainable Democratic Convention To Date

April 22, 2008

DENVER - In recognition of Earth Day, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today outlined the green technology strategies being used to make the 2008 Democratic National Convention the most environmentally sustainable and technologically advanced political convention in history. By creating an efficient and advanced infrastructure, streamlining our operations, reducing the use of paper and extending the use of equipment and materials after the Convention has concluded, the DNCC plans to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, setting an example for similar events in the future. Read more...

Speaker Pelosi, DNCC Announce Green Delegate Challenge For 2008 Democratic National Convention

April 7, 2008

DENVER - As part of an ongoing effort to make the 2008 Democratic National Convention the most environmentally-sustainable Democratic Convention in history, House Speaker and Permanent Convention Chair Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Convention organizers today announced the "Green Delegate Challenge," offering special rewards for the delegation or delegations that demonstrate the highest level of commitment to offsetting their carbon footprint from attending the Convention, to be held August 25-28, 2008. Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) CEO Leah D. Daughtry joined Pelosi at the Pepsi Center in Denver to unveil the challenge and mark the first in a series of greening announcements the DNCC will make throughout April in recognition of Earth Day. Read more...

Commitment to 'Greening' 2008 Democratic National Convention Goes Online at DemConvention.com

March 11, 2008

DENVER – In another move toward solidifying the 2008 Democratic National Convention’s place in history as the most environmentally-sustainable event of its kind to date, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today launched a series of “green” pages on its website at www.DemConvention.com. The new content highlights the DNCC’s efforts to design waste out of the Convention by applying sustainable planning principles to every decision in the lead-up to the four-day event. Through these pages and other means, the DNCC also aims to harness national and international attention around the Convention to educate the public on responsible individual life choices to reduce human impact on the environment. Read more...

Camco International Group, Inc. Named First-Ever Carbon Advisor For Democratic National Convention

March 06, 2008

DENVER – In a Convention first, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today selected Camco International Group, Inc. (Camco) as the Official Carbon Advisor for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, to be held August 25-28 in Denver. The move further bolstered Convention organizers’ efforts to design waste out by applying sustainable planning principles to every decision in the lead-up to the Convention. Read more...

Denver-based Partnership to Serve as Construction Manager

February 12, 2008

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), in partnership with the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee and the Kroenke Arena Company, today announced that the Denver-based partnership of Alvarado-Turner-HOK has been awarded the contract to serve as the construction management team for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, to be held at the Pepsi Center in Denver from August 25-28, 2008.

DNCC Ramps Up Transportation Planning for 2008 Democratic National Convention

February 06, 2008

DENVER – The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced two moves to ramp up transportation planning in the lead up to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Andrew Ballard, a transportation professional with nearly 20 years of experience managing large-scale events, has been named Director of Transportation for the organization while Denver-based Event Transportation Associates, Inc. (ETA) has been selected as the transportation management consultant for the Convention’s bus shuttle system. Read more...

DNCC Names General Motors as Official Vehicle Provider for 2008 Democratic National Convention

January 03, 2008

DENVER - The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today named General Motors Corporation (GM) as the official vehicle provider for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, to be held August 25-28 in Denver. In keeping with the DNCC's commitment to making this the most sustainably-produced political Convention in history, the DNCC will be working closely with GM to select a fleet of vehicles designed to maximize fuel efficiencies and take advantage of new flex fuel and hybrid vehicle technologies. Read more...

DNCC Takes 'Convention Conversations' Series to Boulder

December 05, 2007

BOULDER - Widely recognized as a long-time Democratic Party stronghold, Boulder played host today to the Democratic National Convention Committee's (DNCC) third in a series of community forums to be held in the lead-up to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Colorado House Majority Leader Alice Madden joined DNCC CEO Leah D. Daughtry for the "Convention Conversations" forum to answer questions, offer information and discuss opportunities for economic benefit surrounding the Convention. Read more...

Democratic National Convention Committee Opens Headquarters In Denver

July 27, 2007

DENVER- The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) officially opened its offices in Denver today. The office space at Civic Center Plaza will serve as headquarters for DNCC staff during the lead-up to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, which will be held August 25-28, 2008. Read more...

Democratic National Convention Organizers Take Delegate Housing Green

June 21, 2007

DENVER- With state delegation representatives in Denver this week for the first in a series of hotel site visits, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today announced its plan for taking housing “green.” For the first time, the housing selection, assignment and booking process for state delegations attending the Democratic National Convention will be accomplished entirely online - a step that will save more than 50,000 sheets of paper in delegate mailings. Read more...