Resolution

Board of Selectmen

Portland, Connecticut

November 10, 2004

Supporting the Goal of Having 20% of It's Electricity Come from Clean, Renewable Sources by the Year 2010

WHEREAS, Portland is in the path of prevailing winds from one of Connecticut's "Sooty Six" power plants, and stands in the path of airborne pollution from power plants in upwind states; and

WHEREAS, Middlesex County has over 10,000 adults and children with asthma and asthma attacks can be triggered by unhealthy levels of pollution; and

WHEREAS, clean energy resources, such as wind and solar energy, constantly replenishing themselves, do not cause the buildup of global warming gases and health damaging pollutants, and, if properly managed, will be available to serve our energy needs forever; and

WHEREAS, the 20% by 2010 campaign is a Connecticut not-for-profit initiative that undertakes efforts to encourage community action in support of putting Connecticut's consumers on a path to having 20% of their electricity supply come from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Portland Board of Selectmen has endorsed the goals of the 20% by 2010 Campaign; and

WHEREAS, the Portland Board of Selectmen has convened the Portland 20% by 2010 Campaign to research and make recommendations for the Town of Portland to reach 20% by 2010 clean energy goal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Portland commit to making at least 20% of its energy purchases come from clean energy sources by the year 2010, with clean energy purchases beginning fiscal year 2005-2006 and increasing over time to meet the 2010 goal.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Portland shall achieve this goal by, at a minimum, purchasing enough clean energy certificates to account for 20% of its power consumption.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Portland Board of Selectmen create an entity such as a task force that will ensure that the 20% by 2010 goal is met, and will also continue to investigate options for meeting the goal, including clean energy installations and possible funding opportunities.

RESOLVED that the Board of Selectmen shall encourage all businesses, institutions and households within Portland to adopt the goal of making at least 20% of its energy purchases come from clean energy sources by the year 2010.