April 18, 2005
“Congratulations to the University of California for winning the competition for continued management of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Berkeley Lab is an integral part of the economic and scientific well-being of California and the nation.
“As Congress debates the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and as the country approaches the 35th Anniversary of Earth Day this Friday, I am particularly proud that Berkeley Laboratory is at the forefront of energy efficiency research that has been shown to provide substantial energy cost savings.
“Today’s decision by the Department of Energy is a reminder of the important contributions the University of California is making to the nation in providing the scientific and technological leadership necessary to manage the national labs.”
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Barbara Lee Congratulates University of California On Winning New Berkeley Lab Contract
(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) offered the following statement on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement today that it will award a new five-year contract to the University of California to manage and operate its Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL):“Congratulations to the University of California for winning the competition for continued management of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Berkeley Lab is an integral part of the economic and scientific well-being of California and the nation.
“As Congress debates the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and as the country approaches the 35th Anniversary of Earth Day this Friday, I am particularly proud that Berkeley Laboratory is at the forefront of energy efficiency research that has been shown to provide substantial energy cost savings.
“Today’s decision by the Department of Energy is a reminder of the important contributions the University of California is making to the nation in providing the scientific and technological leadership necessary to manage the national labs.”
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