HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2019-38CITY OF MOAB RESOLUTION NO.38-2019
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ACCELARATED GOAL OF 1001)/0 RENEWABLE
ELECTRICITY BY 2030
WHEREAS, Moab municipal government is responsible to promote the public health
and safety of its residents, including access to clean air, clean water and a livable
environment; and
WHEREAS, the Utah Legislature adopted the Community Renewable Energy Act, Utah
Code 6654-17-901 to -909 (the "Act") to enable development of community renewable
energy programs;
WHEREAS, the Act requires a municipality to adopt a resolution no later than
December 31, 2019 that states a goal of achieving an amount equivalent to 100% of
the annual electric energy supply for participating customers from renewable energy
resources by 2030;
WHEREAS, energy resources we utilize as a municipal government and community
significantly impact public health and safety, including the economic and social well-
being of current and future residents; and
WHEREAS, the transition to a low -carbon community reliant on the efficient use of
renewable energy resources and electrified transportation will provide a range of
benefits including improved air quality, enhanced public health, increased national and
energy security, local green jobs, reduced reliance on finite resources and myriad other
positive outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Moab is committed to helping facilitate this transition alongside other
national and international communities that have prioritized addressing climate change
by investing in clean energy to enhance the well-being of current and future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Moab City Council and Mayor as follows:
1. Renewable Energy Goals: 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030. Moab hereby commits to a
community goal of achieving an amount equivalent to 100% of the annual electric energy supply
for participating customers from renewable energy resources by 2030.
2. Effective Date and Duration. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage by the City
Council, regardless of the date ofpublication.
PASSED AND APPROVED by a majority of the City Council, this I3th day of August, 2019.
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By: v L \
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor
Attest:
By:
Sommar Johnson, Recorder