Knesset to adopt eco-friendly practices
New green plan will see House produce its own electricity, conserve paper, water
A new plan promoted by Knesset Director-General Attorney Dan Landau aims to see the House on par with its European counterparts when on comes to environmentally friendly practices.
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According to a Monday report in Yedioth Ahronoth, Landau's "Green Knesset" plan will see it become an energy efficient compound.
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The plan will see solar panels installed across the compound, as well as sensors that will turn off lights automatically.
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Landau also wants to see the House make the transition to paperless faxing software, and double-sided printing; as well as start using high-efficiency toilets in the Knesset's restrooms to conserve water, as well as automatic hand dryers, to gradually phase out the use of paper towels.
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The Knesset is gearing to publish a tender for the installation of the solar panel "field" on the compound's building. The project is estimates at NIS 1 million ($263,600).ย
The "field" will allow the Knesset to effectively produce the electricity it consumes, at least during daytime hours.
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"We will demonstrate to everyone that maximal use of sunlight is possible and worthwhile," Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin said.
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"It is the Knesset's duty to set an example when it comes to energy conservation," Landau said.
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Yuval Karni contributed to this report
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