Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the City of Madison to join the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) and the Office of Sustainability to serve as the City’s representative and contribute advocacy efforts to support the mission of the WLGCC. There is no cost to join WLGCC. Staff time associated with the coalition will be absorbed with existing resources. No appropriation is required.
Title
Resolution to support the City of Madison joining the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC).
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison recognizes that climate change threatens our health, our economy, our environment, and our quality of life therefore is one of the greatest threats of our time; and,
WHEREAS, action to mitigate the major contributing factors to climate change include fossil free clean energy solutions with a focus on equity to protect our health and our environment and expand our economy; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Madison Sustainability Plan in 2012 which included goals for renewable energy and carbon reduction; and,
WHERAS, on July 1, 2014, the Common Council passed File no. 34565, authorizing the City to intervene in Madison Gas & Electric’s 2014 Rate Case before the WI Public Service Commission to advocate for community renewable energy and carbon reduction goals; and,
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2017, The Common Council passed File No. 45569, Resolution establishing community-wide Energy and Carbon goals of 100% renewable energy and net-zero carbon emissions; and,
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2019, The Common Council passed File No. 54508, Resolution adopting the 100% Renewable Madison Report with the recommendation for the City to follow the Scenario 3 measures and timeline of 100% Renewable Energy and Zero Net Carbon by 2030 for City operations; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin has set goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050, and local government actions will be key in implementing the State...
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