HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 06-C061RESOLUTION NO. 06-C61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING CERTAIN PRINCIPLES IN
EFFECTING REDUCTIONS OF GREENHOUSE
GAS EMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the Utilities Department operates an electric and water utility; and
WHEREAS, the Utility operations may cause the production of greenhouse gases
harmful to the health and well being of population in general and city residents in
particular; and
WHEREAS, the state and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
through various initiatives have strongly encouraged investor owned utilities to adopt
sound principles and practices to effect reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, municipal utilities are governed by local governing bodies not
regulated by the CPUC but nevertheless should demonstrate good corporate citizenship
consistent with state overall greenhouse gas reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) has
recommended its membership in the adoption of certain greenhouse gas reduction
principles as in appendix A; and
WHEREAS, it is in City's best interest to adopt such principles to show its
commitment in effecting reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City shall adopt the principles enunciated in the CMUA
greenhouse gas reduction principles in Appendix A
SECTION 2. That the Utilities shall develop specific programs to effect
greenhouse gas reductions consistent with such principles and with
City Council/Utility Board approval.
SECTION 3. That the progress of such efforts shall be periodically reviewed and
evaluated by the City Council/Utility Board
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24th day of July, 2006.
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Diane Chagnon, Mayor
ATTEST
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Utility
Board/City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting of the Azusa Light & Water
Utility Board on the 24th day of July, 2006,
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLc), ROCHA, HANKS, CHAwcN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSEN IT. COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
era Mendoza, City Clerk
Appendix A
Adoption of the
California Municipal Utilities Principles
Addressing
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
Means
The Governing Board of the local publicly owned utility is committing to the following:
1. Development of a Greenhouse Gas reduction plan designed to meet or exceed the
state goals on greenhouse gas reductions under the following conditions
a. The plan and any updates will be provided to the Energy Commission
b. Smaller utilities can consolidate their plans with other utilities or SCPPA
or NCPA
c. Utilities can choose to implement their plan by adopting a "sustainable
portfolio" approach which allows utilities to choose from a variety of
measures that reduce greenhouse gases
d. Utilities should receive credit for any early actions to reduce greenhouse
gases emissions
2. Proactive implementation of state law which requires utilities to invest in "cost
effective, reliable and feasible" energy efficiency and demand reduction measures
prior to investing in renewables and conventional resources
3. Commit to spend funds in addition to public benefits money in order to meet the
requirement to procure all cost effective energy efficiency
4. Adopt the state loading order, i.e.
a. First; energy efficiency and demand reduction
b. Second; renewable energy resources
c. Third; Clean fossil resources
5. In considering renewable resources the utility will recognize the financial risk of
greenhouse gases including a carbon gas adder for in state and out of state
resources. (Many believe that either the state or the federal government will soon
be adding costs for carbon emissions and those cost should be reflected in
resource decisions to adequately hedge resource decisions)
6. Aggressively pursue their own utility renewable portfolio goals
7. Agree to facilitate distributed generation/combined heat and power projects in
their service territory
8. Consider environmental justice issues in resource procurement decisions and
greenhouse gas reduction policies
9. Support mandatory greenhouse gas reporting requirements (most utilities are
already reporting and mandatory reporting will capture other emitters). Small
utilities may choose to aggregate with other utilities or through SCPPA or NCPA.
10. Measure and verify your utility's greenhouse gas reductions
11. Educate your customers about greenhouse gas emission reductions they can
accomplish. Utilities who provide funds to customers for this purpose should
receive appropriate credit for those reductions