HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 67-18 Approving Participation in the Bay Area SunShares Program RESOLUTION NO. 67 — 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE BAY AREA SUNSHARES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has a Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
to 15% below 2010 levels by 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has extended renewable energy tax credits to 2019,
giving homeowners an extended period to claim this credit; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to reduce the cost to residents of purchasing solar installations,
electric vehicles, and electric vehicle charging stations, and to inform and educate residents about the
benefits of these technologies which help the City meet its Climate Action Plan goals; and
WHEREAS, solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source with no greenhouse gas
emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve participation with the Bay Area SunShares Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute a letter of
commitment with the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) to affirm the City of Dublin's
participation in the Bay Area SunShares Program.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Gupta, Hernandez, Thalblum and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: Mayor
CAA L-
City Clerk
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