RES 2005-28 SUPPORTING RENEWABLE ENERGYRESOLUTION NO. 2005-28
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, to promote, encourage and support
public and private efforts to advance the utilization of
renewable energy in our community.
WHEREAS, the City of Bainbridge Island and its citizens are committed,
through the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, to a socially, economically and
environmentally healthy community; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Element of the Comprehensive Plan,
Goal 3.2, calls for the promotion of "energy conservation measures such as:
... adopting incentive programs and design standards that encourage the
employment of renewable energy sources and energy efficient appliances on the
Island;" and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Goals
U 1.7 and U 1.8 state, respectively: "The City shall facilitate the conversion to cost
effective and environmentally sensitive alternative technologies and energy
sources," and "The City shall facilitate and encourage conservation of resources;"
and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and support the introduction of the
comprehensive national clean energy policy, the New Apollo Energy Act (H.R.
2828), to the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge and support the work of the State of
Washington to promote high standards for energy efficient building practices
through legislation such as the "green buildings" bill (S.B. 5509) for schools and
other public buildings, and the
WHEREAS, we acknowledge our responsibility, as a community, to make
decisions at the local level, that support the preservation and conservation of
natural resources by choosing and promoting energy efficient practices,
technology and materials for our homes, our public buildings and in private
development;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, reaffirms its commitment to the conservation of natural resources,
the utilization of renewable energy technology, and the related Goals of the
Comprehensive Plan by:
1. Fostering and encouraging environmentally sound private and public
development and building practices.
2. Encouraging design and building professionals and business people,
in general, to explore and consider integrating renewable energy
methods and technology, including Passive Solar, Photovoltaic (PV)
and Solar Hot Water Systems in new projects and developments, as
well the retrofitting of existing buildings.
3. Encouraging homeowners, home buyers, renters and consumers, in
general, to consider, request and/or invest in renewable energy
options.
4. Supporting and sponsoring community education activities and
events, such as the Bainbridge Island Solar Outreach Workshop on
August 27 at City Hall.
5. Considering and implementing incentive programs that acknowledge
the utilization of renewable energy practices.
6. Continually evaluating City operations, facilities, services, and
purchasing for opportunities to utilize renewable energy technology.
PASSED by the City Council this 3rd day of August 2005.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 4th day of August 2005.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
USAN P. KASPER, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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Darlene Kordonowy, Mayor
July 18, 2005
August 3 , 2005
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