06.a. Proclamation Energy AwarenessCITY OF
HONORARY PROCLAMATION DECLARING
OCTOBER 2012 AS
"ENERGY AWARENESS MONTHn
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande recognizes and promotes the value of energy efficiency
programs that have resulted in reduced costs for the City, its residents, and businesses,
improved indoor comfort and air quality, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and,
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch Partnership, a joint program of the
County of San Luis Obispo and incorporated cities, PG&E, Southern California Gas Company,
and the Economic Vitality Corporation, provides marketing of energy efficiency programs, rebates
and services, direct installation of energy efficiency equipment for commercial and municipal
buildings, and training for industry professionals within San Luis Obispo County; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has realized savings through the Direct Install Program
totaling approximately 326,060 kilowatt hours and $57,387 in annual savings in small commercial
and non-profrt buildings, and 1,375 kilowatt hours and $242 in annual savings in municipal
buildings since January 201 1; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, a nonprofit agency
committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic
self-sufficiency, maintains a Home Weatherization and Energy Conservation Program for low-
income residents that has serviced 321 homes since January 201 1 in the City of Arroyo Grande,
and will observe National Weatherization Day on October 30th; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Energy Watch Partnership, in coordination with the
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution
Control District and local non-profit organizations, are hosting many energy efficiency events
during the month of October, including The Energy Event" on October 20'~.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Tony Ferrara, Mayor of the City of Arroyo
Grande, on behalf of the City Council do hereby proclaim the month of October 2012 as
"ENERGY AWARENESS MONTH" in the City of Arroyo Grande.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set m hand and caused the Seal XI of the City of Arcoyo Grande to be affixed this 24 day of April, 2012.
TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
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