Resolution of the Woodbridge BOS

WHEREAS, The Town of Woodbridge Board of Selectmen promotes conservation and the study of the use of renewable energy sources; and

WHEREAS, Electricity production is the leading cause of industrial air pollution in the united states of which Woodbridge residents are exposed to resulting in a variety of health risks including cases of asthma especially in children; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. energy needs are expected to grow by 33% over the next 20 years and clean technologies can be generated and distributed right in the U.S.; and

WHEREAS, Clean energy resources – such as wind and solar energy – constantly replenish themselves, do not cause the buildup of global warming gases and health-damaging pollutants, and if properly managed, will be available to serve our energy needs forever; and

WHEREAS, The 20% by 2010 Campaign is a Connecticut not-for-profit initiative that undertakes efforts to encourage community action in support of putting Connecticut’s consumers on a path to having 20% of their electricity supply come from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2010; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Selectmen has endorsed the goals of the 20% by 2010 Campaign;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Selectmen encourage the residents and commercial establishments in the Town of Woodbridge to investigate and consider the purchase of renewable energy source electricity toward the goal of 20% by 2010; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town staff explore the options for meeting the goal of purchasing 20% of energy needs from clean energy sources by the year 2010 including purchasing REC’s (Renewable Energy Certificates), local clean energy installations and possible state and federal funding opportunities.