4674544 ACR 20-116, "District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility Recognition Resolution of 2013"

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

20-116 

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

October 1, 2013

 

 

To recognize and honor the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility managed by the District Department of the Environment in this month of October, National Energy Awareness Month.

 

WHEREAS, the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (“DCSEU”) helps District residents, businesses, and institutions save energy and money through energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives;

 

WHEREAS, the DCSEU, led by the Sustainable Energy Partnership and under contract by the District Department of the Environment, is building a brighter economic, environmental, and energy future for the District;

 

WHEREAS, since its formation in 2011, the DCSEU has served over 65,000 residents and reduced the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 550,000 tons – the equivalent of taking 115,000 cars off of the road for a year;

 

WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2013, the DCSEU spent $5 million with District-based Certified Business Enterprises and 400 District residents worked in support of DCSEU initiatives;

 

WHEREAS, the DCSEU contributes to the Sustainable DC vision to reduce energy consumption by 50% and increase the use of renewable energy 50% by 2032; and

 

WHEREAS, the District of Columbia recently earned the ranking of #7 among the nation’s top cities advancing energy efficiency and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy identified the DCSEU as one of the city’s best practices that afforded this success.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility Recognition Resolution of 2013”.

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility, its lead partner Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, partners George L. Nichols & Associates, Groundswell, Institute for Market Transformation, L.S. Caldwell and Associates, Inc., PEER Consultants, PES Group/Stateline Energy Associates, Skyline Innovations, and Taurus Development Group and honors them for their contributions.

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first day of publication in the District of Columbia Register.