Solicitation Letter - Version 1

U.S. Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Room 2145
Washington, D.C. 20212

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Dear Employer:
As the American economy adapts to a changing marketplace and a wider selection of energy
alternatives, measuring the number and types of new jobs created is of critical importance. Therefore,
the Bureau of Labor Statistics needs your help. We are collecting a few facts to help us measure the
number of jobs associated with the use of green technologies and practices.
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What if my business doesn’t use any green technologies or practices? Please complete
and return the form. It is important to include all businesses, even those that do not use
green technologies and practices, as well as those that do.

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Will this take long to complete? The form will take about 30 minutes, on average, to
complete. We know you are very busy, but the information you provide is critical to the
success of this study.

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What are green technologies and practices? Examples of green technologies and practices
are shown on the back of this letter.

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Is my response confidential? Yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, its employees, agents,
and partner statistical agencies, will use the information you provide for statistical
purposes only and will hold the information in confidence to the full extent permitted by
law. In accordance with the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency
Act of 2002 (Title 5 of Public Law 107-347) and other applicable federal laws, your
responses will not be disclosed in identifiable form without your informed consent.

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When should I respond? Please respond within 30 days. Responding promptly will save
money that would have been spent re-contacting you.

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How can I respond? Use the enclosed postage-paid envelope to submit your data, or
follow the enclosed instructions to respond using the Internet.

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What if I have questions about the form? The Bureau of Labor Statistics has contracted
with the Washington State Employment Security Department to conduct this study. If you
have any questions please call 1-866-406-0165 or e-mail BLSGREEN@ESD.WA.GOV. Or,
check the BLS respondents’ website at: www.bls.gov/respondents/gtp

Thank you for your help!

Dixie Sommers
Assistant Commissioner

Green Technologies and Practices
Generation of energy from renewable sources. Examples include:
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Installing and using small-wind energy generation at the establishment
Installing or maintaining solar equipment used to generate power for use within an
establishment
Purchasing and using land-fill gas for heat and/or electricity at the establishment

Energy efficiency. Examples include:
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Purchasing and using Energy Star rated appliances at the establishment
Installing and maintaining motion detection lighting within the establishment
Maintaining sustainable buildings

Greenhouse gas emission reduction. Examples include:
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Using hybrid or electric vehicles to transport goods or employees
Promoting and/or subsidizing employee use of mass transit commuting or telework
arrangements
Implementing audio/video conferencing practices to reduce employee air travel

Pollution reduction and removal. Examples include:
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Testing air or water pollution emission levels
Researching a process to reduce air pollution during manufacturing
Treating and/or filtering wastewater created during operations

Waste materials reduction or elimination. Examples include:
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Redesigning a production process to make use of recycled or remanufactured inputs
Collecting and recycling waste created during a manufacturing process
Redesigning product packaging to reduce the use of plastics in production

Natural resources conservation. Examples include:
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Installing or maintaining low-flow water fixtures and faucet aerators at the
establishment to reduce water consumption
Designing or implementing draught-resistant landscaping
Using post-consumer materials in product packaging