WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2014) – Today Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and one of President Obama’s longest serving advisors, leaves her position at the White House. The following is a statement from BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director David Foster:

“As the head of the Council on Environmental Quality, Nancy Sutley has shown an unparalleled commitment to our country’s most important environmental and economic priorities. She has deftly guided policies into implementation that have helped to expand renewable energy investments, curb carbon pollution emissions, improve vehicle fuel efficiency, and grow the clean energy manufacturing sector.

“We’re grateful for her steadfast leadership guiding the landmark policies that will benefit us all for a long time to come. We wish her the best of luck on her future endeavors.”