2009 Press Releases
U.S.-Greek Renewable Energy Cooperation Continues
Athens (April 8, 2009) -- U.S. Ambassador Daniel V. Speckhard visited the Center for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) on April 7 for a tour of its facilities as part of the U.S. Embassy’s ongoing efforts to encourage deeper scientific and technological cooperation.
The Ambassador highlighted the excellent bilateral cooperation on renewable energy, particularly the agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Hellenic Aid through its implementing partner CRES on energy efficiency projects in the Balkans, and assistance in general.
Touching on future collaboration, Speckhard discussed the invitation for a Greek delegation visit to the National Renewables Energy Lab (NREL) in Colorado with CRES President Ioannis Agapitidis and his team, as well as Special Advisor to the Ministry of Development Elsa Loverdou.
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