Number
181537
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
091066, 131035, 131576, 170337, 171843, 180457
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC, ALD. BAUMAN, ALD. JOHNSON, ALD. MURPHY, ALD. RAINEY, ALD. PEREZ, ALD. STAMPER, AND ALD. LEWIS
Title
Substitute resolution relating to solar facility installations at City-owned buildings.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Department of Administration to enter into a conventional construction agreement with Eagle Point Solar to build up to 210 kilowatts (KW) of solar systems on three library facilities: Central Library, Center Street Library, and Tippecanoe Library. Under the agreement, the City would own 100% of the solar systems and use an existing capital appropriation from the Better Buildings Challenge capital account and Focus on Energy rebates to fund the construction.
Body
Whereas, On December 22, 2009, the Common Council adopted File Number 091066, supporting the “25 x 25” goal, which called for generating 25 percent of the City’s electricity from renewable resources by 2025; and
Whereas, On December 17, 2013, the Common Council adopted File Number 131035, approving and directing implementation of the City's sustainability plan, ReFresh Milwaukee; and
Whereas, The City's sustainability plan calls on the City to reduce energy use 20% by 2020 and increase use of renewable energy to 25% by 2025; and
Whereas, On April 2, 2014, the Common Council adopted File Number 131576, directing the Department of Administration-Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Department of Public Works to create an energy independence plan that will, among other things, reduce reliance on fossil fuels for the supply of electricity, natural gas and heat to operate City facilities and infrastructure; and
Whereas, On June 20, 2017, the Common Council adopted File Number 170337, expressing the City’s support for the Paris Climate Accord; and
Whereas, The City has made a commitment to take action to reduce climate pollution in alignment with ...
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