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• 33-R-95
A RESOLUTION
Establishing An Energy Policy
WHEREAS, The City of Evanston believes that the
conservation of natural resources is important; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 49-0-93 established the Energy
Commission as an advisory entity responsible for the coordinated
review of electric energy matters; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 23-0-93 established the Environment
Board to serve as an environmental advocate for the residents of
Evanston; and
• WHEREAS, Ordinance 49-0-93 has specified that the
Energy Commission, Environment Board, and other Boards and
Commissions develop a City Energy Policy,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS:
Policy:
SECTION 1. That the City adopt the following Energy
1. The City shall strive for the goals of
reliability, reasonable cost and flexibility in
providing for its energy supply.
2. The City shall encourage efficient uses of energy
and the conservation of energy, whether that
• energy be used for lighting, comfort, mobility or
the doing of work.
3. The City shall act in the conviction that
meaningful reductions in energy use can be •
accomplished without loss of quality of life or of
the economic health of energy users.
4. In all its energy considerations, the City shall
consider acting in cooperation with other major
nearby users of energy.
S. The City shall seek to influence legislation and
regulation at county, state and national levels,
as appropriate, in reaching its energy goals.
6. The City government, itself, shall be a leader in
energy -related matters, setting goals for
efficient and environmentally benign uses of
energy in City buildings, vehicles and other
energy -using units.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force
and effect following its passage and approval in the manner
required by law.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk
Adopted: aG
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