HomeMy WebLinkAbout7026_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
AUTHORIZING ITS SUPPORT FOR FULL FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS
WHEREAS, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L.110-140)
established a new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program at the U.S.
Department of Energy, authorizing $2 billion annually in formula grants to cities, counties, and
states to develop and implement energy efficiency strategies; and
WHEREAS, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) provided $3.2
billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to help communities
decrease energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs; and
WHEREAS, investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy is critical to position
America to be competitive in the global economy, enhance American energy independence,
build sustainable communities, and create new local jobs; and
WHEREAS, commercial, residential and public buildings are responsible for more than
40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions nationwide and local governments are best suited to
strengthen building codes, foster community-scale renewable energy, and create other programs
and incentives to increase efficiency and reduce energy use in buildings; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, and the
National Association of Counties have adopted resolutions and policies supporting full funding
for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants; and
WHEREAS, grant funds have been allocated to the City of Redlands under the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program from the Department of Energy for the
purpose of funding the installation of solar panel array; and
WHEREAS, the successful implementation of future grant projects will not only provide
immediate benefit to the City in the form of project financing to decrease the City's energy usage
dramatically, but will also provide extended residual benefits through State and Federal incentive
programs for energy efficiency/conservation/renewability;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS.
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Redlands supports the Energy Block
Grants Work! Campaign and will work to demonstrate to the White House, U.S. Department of
Energy and Congress that we are effectively using our energy block grant to decrease energy use,
curb greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs; and
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Section 2. The City Council of the City of Redlands urges President Obama and
Congress to fully fund the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in FY
2012.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February,2011.
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Pete Agu' ar
Mayor of the City of Redlands
ATTEST:
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Sam Irwin, ity Clerk
I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of February, 2011
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Bean, Foster, Gardner; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABS'T'AIN: None
ABSENT: None
City Clerk
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