HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2023 Energy Efficiency DayPROCLAMATION: ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY
OCTOBER 4, 2023
WHEREAS, energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest, and cleanest way to meet Edina’s
energy needs, avoid dangerous pollution, and reduce utility bills for residents and businesses in
our community; and
WHEREAS, implementing energy efficiency and other clean energy policies and programs can
help boost economic opportunities and job creation while continuing to move Edina toward a
sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, smarter energy use reduces the amount of electricity needed to power our lives,
which helps avoid power plant emissions that can harm our health, pollute our air, and warm
our climate; and
WHEREAS, for cities and states like ours that are trying to tackle harmful pollution, energy
efficiency can get us help us make great progress on our emissions reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency makes our homes and workspaces healthier, safer, and more
comfortable; and
WHEREAS, cutting energy waste saves U.S. households billions of dollars on their utility bills
every year, up to $500 per household from appliance efficiency standards alone; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Edina can continue to contribute to our energy efficiency efforts
by receiving a home energy audit, learning about and participating in our Electrify Everything
home electrification campaign, or our Community Climate Action Fund,
WHEREAS, a nationwide network of energy efficiency groups and partners has designated the
first Wednesday in October as national annual Energy Efficiency Day; and
WHEREAS, together we can continue to contribute to our sustainability efforts by learning
more about energy efficiency and practicing smarter energy use in our daily lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, we the City Council of the City of Edina, proclaim the first Wednesday
in October as
“ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY”
In the City of Edina and call upon the people of Edina to join their fellow community members in
recognizing and participating in this special observance.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 2023.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor