PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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RENEWABLE ENERGY FEASIBILITY STUDY PRESENTATION; HOW TO REACH 30% RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030.
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REQUEST:
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That City Council receive a presentation from Sustainability Coordinator Mark Jackson regarding the City's Renewable Energy Feasibility Study.
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SUMMARY:
In 2021, the City Council passed resolution #2021-20 to achieve a 30% Renewable Energy goal by 2030. Staff has since worked diligently to evaluate a path to achieve this goal. This presentation will outline the Renewable Energy Feasibility Study results and the next steps needed to achieve the 30% Renewable Energy goal by 2030.
PRIOR ACTION:
April 22, 2021 - City Council resolved to produce 30% of the City's energy through renewable sources by 2030.
February 4, 2020 - Environmental Advisory Board recommended Council commit to this target via a resolution.
November 8, 2018 - Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Task Force delivered its final report, including this recommendation.
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Amy Tootle, Public Works & Facilities Director
Brad Hinote, City Engineer
Mark Jackson, Sustainability Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Renewable Energy Presentation
2) Solar Feasibility Report
3) Solar Structural Feasibility Report
PRESENTATION: Yes
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