20-2226 City of Meridian Supporting Idaho Power's Commitment to 100% Clean Energy by 2045 Item#10.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 20-2226
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER,
HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
SUPPORTING IDAHO POWER'S COMMITMENT TO 100% CLEAN ENERGY BY
2045; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City has demonstrated commitment to adopting proactive sustainable
practices and initiatives that facilitate effective management and conservation of the City's
resources including energy efficiency and water conservation programs that maximize
ratepayer's dollars; and,
WHEREAS,the City is committed to effective and responsible resource use and
stewardship practices that maximize social and economic development in order to foster growth
for the community and lay the foundation for future generations to thrive; and
WHEREAS,the City understands that further development of local clean energy
generation and usage will promote community stability and provide economic opportunities for
the development of industries, construction projects, recreation opportunities and tourism; and,
WHEREAS, a fully clean energy system includes electrical generation as well as all
aspects of energy use including, but not limited to energy-efficient building design and
construction, industrial development, transportation services, infrastructure, and waste
management; and,
WHEREAS, the City agrees that improving energy efficiency and incorporating energy
efficient solutions into the City's operations and infrastructure will continue to have many
positive impacts on our residents by conserving resources and encouraging further economic
development; and,
WHEREAS,the City supports the vision behind Idaho Power's Clean Today, Cleaner
Tomorrow campaign and commitment to 100% clean electricity by 2045;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That where economically and functionally viable, the City of Meridian will
explore and implement policies that will support the transition toward clean and renewable
energy use and maximize energy conservation.
Section 2. That the City of Meridian will include clean energy use and sustainable
practices as goals in City operations, processes and plans.
Section 3. That the Mayor and Council, through the initiatives described above, hereby
acknowledge their commitment to being stewards of the natural environment in a manner that
helps provide for a resilient future for decades to come.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1st day of
September 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 1st day of
September , 2020.
APPROVED:
Mayor Robert E. Simison
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk