Oct. 1, 2001 – Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has declared October "Energy Awareness Month in the Virgin Islands.
Nationwide, the observance "promotes awareness of energy issues, appliance efficiency, environmental protection and practical resources in renewable energy," Turnbull said.
A Government House release announcing the proclamation noted that the territory "has the great potential to benefit from the sun, wind and sea that surrounds us and to maximize these elements for the production of alternative energy sources."
