Fiscal Note
Adoption of this resolution would not require an additional appropriation or immediate amendment of the 2009 or 2010 Capital or Operating Budgets. Implementation of some of the recommendations would, however, have fiscal impacts in future years. Such impacts will be determined, developed, and considered as part of future Capital and Operating Budget processes.
Title
A resolution declaring the City of Madison an Energy Independent Community with the goal of procuring 25% of the City of Madison's (Operations) electricity and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025 and joining the Wisconsin Energy Independent Community Partnership.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has established a commitment to environmental sustainability through adopting the "Building a Green Capital City" sustainability/energy plan and through adopting the Natural Step and the City's framework for sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison already has a sustainability page on its website; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison already purchases equipment that meets the Energy Star Standard; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has begun to explore the use of renewable fuels for the City fleet; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has already adopted a green building policy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has implemented many projects to increase the energy efficiency of its buildings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison, has installed several PV and hot water solar systems on municipal property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison already has a Sustainability Manager; and
WHEREAS, eighty communities in Wisconsin have adopted 25x25 resolutions, including Dane County, the Village of Waunakee and the Cities of Fitchburg, Middleton, and Stoughton; and,
WHEREAS, having the City of Madison designated as a Energy Independent Community will provide benefits to the City including:
1) Additional access to state and federal funding
2) Increased technical assistance from state a...
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