Energy Efficiency Day (October 6, 2021)Copyrighted
October 4, 2021
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Energy Efficiency Day (October 6, 2021)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Sustainable Dubuque.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Energy Efficiency Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, energy efficiency continues to be the most cost effective, quickest, and cleanest way to
meet our energy needs and reduce utility bills for residential, business, and industrial
customers while making homes and work healthier, safer and more comfortable; and
WHEREAS, smarter energy use reduces the amount of electricity needed to power our lives, helps
avoid power plant emissions which can harm our health, pollute our air, and change our
climate; and
WHEREAS, implementing energy efficiency and clean energy policies help boost economic
opportunities and job creation while continuing to move toward a sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, improved energy codes for homes and commercial buildings also can significantly
reduce utility costs and create new jobs, and Dubuque, Iowa supports increasing the
minimum levels of efficiency for new buildings through adoption of a stricter code or the
model 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); and
WHEREAS, the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan promotes equitable
access to clean energy and helps to meet the emissions reduction goal; and
WHEREAS, the first Wednesday in October is national annual Energy Efficiency Day and together
the residents of Dubuque, Iowa can continue to contribute to our sustainability efforts by
learning more about energy efficiency, the Dubuque County Energy District and
practicing smarter energy use in their daily lives.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
THE 6T" DAY OF OCTOBER AS
"ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE CITIZENS TO JOIN US IN SUPPORTING OUR
CLEAN ENERGY GOALS AND MOVING TOWARD MORE ENERGY EFFICIENCY NOW AND IN
THE FUTURE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 4t" day of October 2021.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2021: Submitted and accepted by Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell.
2020: Submitted and accepted by Sustainability Coordinator Gina Bell.