CC - Item 7A - Energy Upgrade CaliforniaROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL R. MANIS, CITY MANAGER. �4-IN
DATE: JULY 11, 2017
SUBJECT: ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA (AGENDIZED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ARMENTA)
SUMMARY
This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Council Member Armenia. Council
Member Armenia would like to discuss the Energy Upgrade California initiative.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT - None
FISCAL IMPACT - None
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
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Marc Donohue, City Clerk
Attachment A: Resolution 2017-30
Attachment B: Fact Sheet
ITEM NUMBER: 7A 1
Attachment A
Resolution 2017-30
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF ENERGY UPGRADE CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Golden State is a national leader in energy conservation, embracing its
residents' and small businesses' efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy
efficiency, putting California on track to produce 33 percent of its energy from renewable resources
by 2030.
WHEREAS, California is well on its way toward doubling energy efficiency and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent before 2030 — goals as set forth in the "Clean Energy and
Pollution Reduction Act of 2015" (Senate Bill 350).
WHEREAS, Energy Upgrade California is a statewide initiative of the California Public
Utilities Commission, committed to ensuring that every Californian is empowered with the tools and
information they need to keep making strides toward a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient, and
prosperous state.
WHEREAS, Energy Upgrade California will launch its "Do Your Thing" campaign on April
26, 2017 — a campaign that will serve as an anthem for all Californians, motivating us to take actions
big or small to better manage personal energy consumption. Every Californian can play an important
role in helping us attain these goals by becoming energy stewards.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Rosemead supports Energy Upgrade California's call to have all
Californians "Do Your Thing." Each Californian can do one thing — flipping off a light, unplugging
unused appliances or using LED lightbulbs —to use less energy. Each individual action can result in
big change not only for the City of Rosemead but also the state.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter
the same shall be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11" day of July, 2017.
Polly Low, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney Marc Donohue, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Marc Donohue, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution, No. 2017-30, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11 m day of
July, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Marc Donohue, City Clerk
Attachment B
Fact Sheet
Overview:
Energy Upgrade California is a statewide marketing, education, and outreach (ME&0) initiative to
promote energy management concepts, energy efficiency actions, and clean energy opportunities for
the state's residents and businesses.
Its mission is to help Californians take action to save energy and conserve natural resources, help reduce
demand on the electricity grid, and make informed energy management choices at home and at work.
Energy Upgrade California is supported by an alliance of the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC), the California Energy Commission, utilities, regional energy networks, local governments,
businesses, and nonprofits to help communities meet state and local energy and climate action goals.
Purpose:
Energy Upgrade California is uniting the state in a movement to help California thrive through smarter
energy use. By inspiring consumers and businesses to make informed choices about their energy use,
Energy Upgrade California aims to reduce energy consumption in homes, businesses, and communities
across the state.
Energy Upgrade California will help Californians achieve smarter energy use, which creates a cleaner,
healthier, more prosperous state.
Cleaner: Reduce pollution from power plant carbon emissions
Healthier: Reduce climate pollution health costs and creates an environment that supports an
active outdoor lifestyle
More prosperous: Create jobs, save money, and drive innovation, which fuels economic growth
California Energy Leadership:
Californians are famous for setting high standards and refusing to settle. That's why we're
ranked #1 in the country for energy efficiency (tied with Massachusetts).
(Source: American Councilfor on Energy -Efficient Economy—ACEEE)
- Through innovation and perseverance, California's electricity consumption has been nearly flat
over the past 40 years, while the other 49 states increased their average per capita use by more
than 50 percent. (source: EIA)
California's increased energy efficiency has eliminated more than 30 million metric tons of CO2
pollution, equal to the annual emissions of 6 million cars. (Source: NRDC)
California continues to lead the nation in new clean -energy jobs, thanks in part to looking first to
energy efficiency to meet power needs. In 2012 alone, more than 26,000 green jobs were added
In the state. (Source: E IA, State Energy Data System, All Consumption Estimates, in Physical Units, ESTCP and
GDPRX 1990-2010(2012)
Contact: Alexa Karkar/ Fleish ma nH it lard for Energy Upgrade California/alexa,karkar@fleishman.com/(916)492-5313