[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13] [House] [Page 17881] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING CARBON SHREDDERS (Mr. WELCH of Vermont asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. WELCH of Vermont. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the dedicated efforts of Carbon Shredders, a grassroots environmental group based in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. Formed in the fall of 2007 by three local environmentalists, Carbon Shredders dedicates its time to curbing local energy consumption, helping Vermonters lower their energy costs, and working towards a clean energy future. The group challenges participants to alter their lifestyles in ways consistent with the goal of reducing energy consumption. In March, three Vermont towns passed resolutions introduced by Carbon Shredders that call on residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by 10 percent by 2010. In addition to the obvious environmental advantages, participating households will save $700 each year. Carbon Shredders' membership has grown considerably in Vermont since its founding, and this group is doing tremendous work in Vermont to lead us to a carbon-free economy. ____________________