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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Alex Minnella, Planner
DATE: April 15, 2020
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Green Power Partnership Agreement, a voluntary program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that assists organizations with procuring electricity generated from renewable resources and promoting their green power leadership. (20-0250 / KDWK-20.071-MISC - AM)
PURPOSE:
To partner with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce the risk of climate change while supporting the development of new, renewable energy in the United States.
BACKGROUND:
Aurora is recognized as an environmental leader in the State, receiving honors such as the Clean Air Counts Platinum Award, Illinois EPA Green Fleet designation, and the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA designation.
Wind, solar and geothermal power all are part of the City's sustainability efforts. The City incorporate sustainability and energy efficiency in all of community initiatives, community development and land use, transportation and infrastructure, water quality and conservation, education and engagement.
In late 2019, the Aurora City Council approved an agreement with the Progressive Energy Group, an energy services consultant, to make the community 100% energy renewable.
The City has been focused on sustainability for years, and has seen economic benefits, environmental improvements and savings of resources as a result.
Most importantly, even more so than the commitment of City government, is the commitment of our residents to improve the local environment.
The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to use green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Green Power Partnership (GPP) in 2001 to protect human health and the environment by increasing organizations' voluntary green power use to advance the American...
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