HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014_09_23_R101 Support for Solarize NOVA The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED September 23, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-101 ADOPTED September 23, 2014
A RESOLUTION: SUPPORT FOR SOLARIZE NOVA
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg has long been a leader in environmental protection; and
WHEREAS,the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Leesburg recognizes the impact of
energy use and climate change; and
WHEREAS,the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Leesburg promotes the use of green
building techniques to achieve energy efficiency including site design techniques for passive solar
gain; and
WHEREAS,the Northern Virginia Regional Commission(NVRC) is sponsoring a program
through its not-for-profit partner,the Local Energy Alliance Program(LEAP),that promotes the
installation of energy efficient and renewable technologies for public benefit; and
WHEREAS,the NVRC and LEAP will be initiating a pilot project in the Town of Leesburg
entitled"Solarize NOVA"which will promote home energy efficiency and solar energy; and
WHEREAS,the "Solarize NOVA"campaign will utilize local installers and American made
photovoltaic solar systems as part of this program; and,
WHEREAS, consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan, the Town Council of the
Town of Leesburg expresses its support for the NVRC and LEAP as it begins to implement this
program not only in Leesburg, but the Northern Virginia Region; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg wishes to commend the NVRC and LEAP as they
implement this program and expresses its desire that interested residents and business owners to
carefully consider their participation in Solarize NOVA to improve home energy efficiency and
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A RESOLUTION: SUPPORT FOR SOLARIZE NOVA
make available to residents and business owners the opportunity to purchase solar systems at
reduced prices.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg, Virginia
expresses its support for such efforts that assist its homeowners and businesses, and addresses the
implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
PASSED this 23th day of September, 2014.
•• IF C. Imstattd, ayor
Town of Leesburg
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Clerk of Counc. .
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