Evansville begins Energy Initiative and introduces Resolution 2007-50

Resolution No. 2007-50
Implementing Community-Wide Energy Program

WHEREAS, the City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light is committed to being an environmentally responsible utility, dedicated to improving global and local quality of life through active environmental stewardship; and

WHEREAS, it is cheaper to educate utility employees and board members to use fewer kilowatts than it is to purchase electricity for the operation of City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light facilities; and

WHEREAS, Evansville Utilities already promotes energy conservation and recycling; and

WHEREAS, Evansville Water and Light and Wisconsin Public Power Inc. have developed and implemented mutually beneficial renewable energy and energy conservation programs, projects and educational activities within the community of Evansville; and

WHEREAS, implementing a community-wide energy project will require that the City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light “lead by example,” making a commitment of financial and human resources toward the initiative;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light will set a community goal to reduce demand for electricity, water and natural gas by 10%; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light will lead by example and create a utility-wide effort to instill a conservation ethic, demonstrate the effectiveness of energy efficiency, conservation and renewable resource development and help establish the community as a leader in these areas; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Evansville and Evansville Water and Light will adopt a municipal policy to curb energy use in utility and other municipally owned facilities.

Passed and adopted this 11th day of December, 2007.



Sandra Decker, Mayor


ATTEST:
Judy Walton, City Clerk