HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2017-100 - Energy Action Plan - 09/19/2017 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-100
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENERGY ACTION PLAN FOR EDEN PRAIRIE
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie entered into a Memorandum of Understanding on
January 17, 2017 with Xcel Energy to participate in Partners in Energy and develop a strategic
energy action plan; and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has prioritized education and implementation of
sustainable best practices through the Sustainable Eden Prairie program; and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has identified improving energy efficiency and
promoting clean energy usage and development as a key focus area of Sustainable Eden Prairie;
and
WHEREAS, Sustainable Eden Prairie encourages engagement and action by residents,
businesses, and nonprofit and service organizations to carry out sustainable practices;
WHEREAS, Energy Action Plan for Eden Prairie identifies community-wide goals and
strategies for renewable energy and energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS,the Energy Action Plan for Eden Prairie increases community engagement
to implement short- and long-term energy initiatives; and
WHEREAS,the Conservation Commission recommended approval of the Energy
Action Plan at their September 12, 2017 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Eden Prairie City Council
approves the Energy Action Plan for Eden Prairie.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 19`h day of September
2017.
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ATTEST:
Ka een Porta, City Clerk