HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-19 Policy for Energy Performance StandardsRESOLUTION NO. 2020-19
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHING A POLICY
TO SUPPORT IMPROVED ENERGY PERFORMACE STANDARDS
IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, buildings account for approximately 40% of all the energy used in Minnesota and new
development practices have the opportunity to make the greatest longstanding impact; and
WHEREAS, there is overwhelming scientific consensus that climate change is a significant threat to
human civilization and is caused primarily by the combustion of fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, the state of Minnesota is not on track to meet it's 80% carbon reduction by 2050 goal;
and
WHEREAS, City of Edina is not on track to meet their energy or carbon reduction goals of 80% by
2050.
WHEREAS, high efficiency construction presents opportunities for workers in manufacturing,
construction, and service sectors, and it is essential that workers play a role in helping drive innovation towards
a clean energy economy while creating and maintaining family-sustaining jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina is interested in improving health and supporting economic development
using environmentally conscious efforts; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Climate Strategies and Economic Opportunities report identified
implementation of a "stretch code" to improve energy efficiency as a leading cost-effective strategy in meeting
the state's 80% greenhouse gas reduction goal by 2050; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edina supports individual Minnesota cities havi g the option to adopt more
stringent energy requirements for new construction and major renovation buildi :s as an issue of local
autonomy,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council oft e City of Edina, Minnesota
that the City formally adopts a policy to support state legislation lea o higher performing
commercial buildings through advanced energy performance standar
Passed a ed f February, 2020.
Attest:
h ron so City Clerk James B. Hovlan•, ayor
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street • Edina, Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov • 952-927-8861 • Fax 952-826-0389
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of February 4, 2020, and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this 4th day of February, 2020.
City Clerk