HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 042-20 - Resolution to Support Advanced Commercial Building Efficiency Standards
RESOLUTION
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 its 80% carbon reduction by 2050 goal;
and
WHEREAS, City of Rochester has through the Energy Action Plan committed to move toward
100% renewable energy by 2035 and support Minnesota’s 80% GHG reduction 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 Rochester 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 Rochester supports individual Minnesota cities having the option to adopt
more stringent energy requirements for new construction and major renovation buildings as an
issue of location autonomy,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester,
Minnesota formally adopts a policy to support state legislation leading to higher performing
commercial buildings through advanced energy performance standards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2020.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2020.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)