HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2017-13RESOLUTION 13-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
ESTABLISHING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREENHOUSE
GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS FOR MOAB CITY
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, 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, there is scientific consensus regarding the reality of climate change and the
connection between human activity, especially the combustion of fossil fuels that
create greenhouse gases (GHG), and warming of the planet; and
WHEREAS, Moab is already feeling the effects of climate change locally through increased
temperatures, and modeled changes in water systems, extreme weather events and
other disruptions will threaten our economy, residents and overall welfare; and
WHEREAS, the transition to a low -carbon community reliant on the efficient use of renewable
energy resources will provide a range of benefits including improved air quality,
enhanced public health, increased national and energy security, local jobs, reduced
reliance on finite resources and myriad other positive outcomes; and
many residents choose to live in Moab because of its natural amenities including
open space, clean air, reliable water, and moderate climate, and value the support
to our quality of life these natural amenities provide; and
Moab's current stable economy is based on it being a well -visited destination world
renowned for its natural setting, and we have an opportunity to broadly influence
dialogue on climate change; and
local governments are on the front line of climate change, community -based efforts
are nimble and able to address the impacts of climate change, and 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; and
emissions from electricity generation are a major component of both the municipal
and community GHG emissions for Moab; and
other Utah cities are currently renegotiating their franchise agreements with our
electricity provider, the details of which may be of significant importance to
accomplishing our renewable energy goals, and which may influence the available
terms of Moab's future franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
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WHEREAS, success will require the participation of a variety of stakeholders; an integrated
approach across city policy areas such as fiscal, energy, economic, and
infrastructure; and receptivity to new business models which allow open
participation in the development and financing of energy infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, access to the financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy must be
shared equally across all economic classes through such mechanisms as equitable
pricing structures, and community solar programs; and
WHEREAS, the Council acknowledges that proactively addressing the community's desires to
achieve a more sustainable energy future requires a substantial investment in staff
resources and a significant financial commitment by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Moab City Council and Mayor adopt the
following goals for the City of Moab:
1. Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goal: 8o% by 2040. Moab will ensure the
reduction of community greenhouse gas emissions by at least 8o% by 2040, including a
reduction of at least 5o% by 2032. This reduction will be relative to a 2018 community
emissions baseline, including emissions from energy use and transportation. Updated
community greenhouse gas emissions inventories will be published at least every three years
starting in 2018.
2. Renewable Energy Goals: t00% Renewable Electricity by 2032. Moab City will ensure the
transition to t00% renewable energy for its community electricity supply by 2032. The City
will also transition to t00% renewable energy for municipal operations by 2027, including at
least 5o% municipal renewable energy by 2024. Progress on these transitions will be
published at least every other year starting in 2018.
Passed and Adopted this 14th day of February, 2017.
CITY OF MOAB
Attest:
C(2-auel
Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder
Bv:
David L. Sakrison, Mayor
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