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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, energy efficiency continues to be economical and the most beneficial way to meet
the goals outlined in the Our Climate Future Plan to reduce utility bills for residential, business and
industrial customers; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency helps make homes and workspaces in Fort Collins more healthy,
safe and comfortable during everyday situations and disruptive climate events like wildfires and floods;
and
WHEREAS, in 2020, Fort Collins Utilities efficiency programs and strategies saved more than
2.8% of the community’s annual usage, which is equivalent to the amount of electricity consumed
annually by 5,400 Fort Collins homes; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins Utilities provides efficiency programs and services speci fically for
income-qualified customers; and
WHEREAS, without efficiency programs, the community would use 15% more electricity; and
WHEREAS, local efficiency and renewable programs generate more than $44 million annually
in local economic benefits through reduced utility bills, direct rebates and leveraged investment; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins municipal buildings have led by example by implementing energy
efficient projects and upgrades and reducing energy use, resulting in a 22% greenhouse gas reduction
from 2005 to 2018; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is committed to the energy performance in new buildings by rapid
adoption of current International Energy Conservation Codes (IECC), ensuring compliance to code and
by promoting above-code standards using education and incentive-based approaches.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeni Arndt, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
October 6, 2021, as
ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY
in Fort Collins and encourage citizens to join us in supporting Our Climate Future goals and moving
toward increased energy efficiencies now and in the future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 21st day of September, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk