HomeMy Public PortalAbout002-2009 - Resolution on Climate Control Final CD6RESOLUTION NO. 2 -2009
A RESOLUTION ON GLOBAL WARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light understands that the US
Congress and President Barack Obama will address the issue of global warming and
climate change and by taking such action could impact the electric rates of consumers in
Indiana.
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light understands the importance
of addressing global warming and the resulting health implications on societies
throughout the world and supports efforts to increase energy efficiency and renewable
energy, but maintains that clean coal must be part of a diversified power supply.
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light believes that as a nation
and state with traditionally cost competitive energy prices, we cannot afford to close
down all of the existing coals -fired generation because the victims of such a strategy will
be consumers, business, and industry and the economy as a whole.
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light believes the overall goal of
federal legislation should be long -term in nature with a clear time frame, and allow the
economy and the industry the necessary time to transition to the changes that lie ahead.
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light supports a policy
promoting technological and natural carbon control solutions.
WHEREAS, the Board of Richmond Power and Light supports a policy that
distributes the cost of any carbon legislation equally across not only the United States,
but Globally, as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
Section I. That the Board of Richmond Power and Light is concerned about the
rising cost of electricity and the financial impact of potential climate change policy on its
citizens and:
Section II. The Board of Richmond Power and Light hereby requests the citizens
of Richmond, Indiana to contact our members of Congress to support a CO2 policy
emphasizing solutions to mitigate CO2 and to avoid undue tax burdens imposed on the
consumer.
Senator Richard Lugar (202)224-4814 senator_lugar @lugar.senate.gov
Senator Evan Bayh (202) 224- 5623 http: / /bayh.senate.gov /contact /email/
Congressman Mike Pence (202) 225- 3021
http: / /www.mikepence.house.gov /Contact/
APPROVED by me this _ 20 th _day of _ April , 2009
S/S Philip Quinn
Philip Quinn, Chairman of the Board
S/S H. Jack Elstro
H. Jack Elstro
S/S Kelley Cruse- Nicholson
Kelley Cruse- Nicholson
S/S R. Bruce Wissel
R. Bruce Wissel
S/S J. Clayton
J. Clayton Miller
S/S Bing Welch
Bing Welch
S/S Larry Parker
Larry Parker
S/S Diana Pappin
Diana Pappin
S/S Robert Goodwin
Robert Goodwin
Indiana
ATTEST:
S/S Karen Chasteen
Clerk — Treasurer
City of Richmond, Indiana