Number
140363
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
091269, 131035, 131576
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI & ALD. BOHL
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Administration-Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on the feasibility of installing solar roadway technology in locations throughout the City.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Administration-Office of Environmental Sustainability to work with the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on the feasibility of integrating solar technology into roadways, sidewalks, bike paths, athletic courts and other locations of impervious pavement throughout the City, for the purpose of generating electricity and improving surface function.
Body
Whereas, On February 9, 2010, the Common Council adopted File Number 091269, expressing a commitment to promoting solar energy in the City; and
Whereas, On December 17, 2013, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 131035, approving and directing implementation of the City’s first sustainability plan; and
Whereas, The City’s sustainability plan calls on the City to reduce energy use 20% by 2020 and increase reliance on renewable energy to 25% by 2025; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration-Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Department of Public Works have been directed through Common Council File Number 131576, adopted April 2, 2014, to develop an energy independence plan for the supply of electricity, natural gas and heat to City facilities and infrastructure; and
Whereas, According to the Solar Energies Industry Association, photovoltaic system prices fell 4.2% from 2012 to 2013 and are expected to continue to decrease; and
Whereas, On May 21, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $10 million in funding for 6 new research and development projects aimed at advancing solar energy technology and making solar power more affordable; and
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