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Resolution Recommending Staff Resourcing for Community Energy Efficiency
Memorandum
At its February 2014 meeting, the Ann Arbor Energy Commission unanimously passed the following resolution that was originally drafted by the Environmental Commission, and subsequently passed by both Environmental Commission and Planning Commission, to provide resources for community-scale energy efficiency and the implementation of the Ann Arbor Climate Action Plan.
Requested by: Energy Commission
Drafted by: Environmental Commission
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has a longstanding commitment to energy conservation and efficiency, dating back to 1981 planning;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor recognizes the serious threat that climate change poses to the local environment, to our economy, and to our residents' long-term security, livelihoods, and quality of life;
Whereas, On December 17, 2012, The Ann Arbor City Council adopted the Ann Arbor
Climate Action Plan (Resolution R-12-572) which identifies steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet current short-term goals, and to set mid- and long-range targets for emissions reductions into the future;
Whereas, Although the City of Ann Arbor has facilitated a number and type of non-motorized transportation options including bicycling and walking, more remains to be done to lower consumption of petroleum in our transportation sector and associated emissions;
Whereas, Achieving the Climate Action Plan's adopted targets clearly requires active
participation from businesses and residents;
Whereas, The estimated $250,000,000.00 our community spends per year on natural gas
and electricity generated from primarily out-of-state carbon sources, leaves our local
economy and produces GHG emissions;
Whereas, Investing in energy efficiency in buildings has a direct economic benefit in the manufacturing and research and development sectors, and on the creation of service and installatio...
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