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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, energy efficiency continues to be economical and the most beneficial way to
meet our 2030 Climate Action Plan goals 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, Fort Collins Utilities efficiency programs and strategies annually save over 2%
of the community’s annual usage, which is equivalent to the annual electric use of 4,200 Fort Collins
homes; and
WHEREAS, without efficiency programs electricity use in the community would be 14%
higher; and
WHEREAS, local efficiency and renewable programs generate over $40 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 and reduced their energy
use which has resulted in a 22% greenhouse gas reduction since 2005 through energy efficient
projects and building upgrades; 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, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 7, 2020, as
ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY
in Fort Collins and encourage citizens to join us in supporting our Climate Action Plan goals and
moving toward more energy efficient buildings now and in the future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of October, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk