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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 01-23-01
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution setting goal of reducing electricity use by 7% and urging residents and businesses to reduce ongoing electricity use by 7%.
Background: A resolution is attached that is being considered by cities throughout California to set a goal of reducing electricity usage by 7%. This follows Governor Davis' action to have state agencies reduce their usage by 7%. These efforts contribute to ensuring that the overall electricity supply will remain adequate and reduce the threat of rolling blackouts. In the long term, staff will be taking advantage of additional energy saving measures as it seems clear the cost of electricity will be increasing to operate all City facilities.
RESOLUTION NO. 00-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO SET A GOAL TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% AND URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7%.
WHEREAS, California faced unprecedented energy challenges and severe electricity supply shortages; and, WHEREAS, the importance of immediate energy conservation efforts cannot be overstated; and, WHEREAS, to demonstrate California's commitment to conserve electricity, the Governor has directed state agencies to reduce electricity use in state facilities by 5% by January 16, and has asked cities to do the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Hermosa Beach has taken actions to immediately set a goal of reducing electricity use by 7%; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hermosa Beach is committed to a goal of reducing its ongoing electricity use by 7%; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Hermosa Beach urges its residents and businesses to also reduce ongoing electricity use by 7%. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2001.
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