HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-26 ProclamationWHEREAS, the City of Bangor has formally recognized a climate emergency exists
and made a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, and
WHEREAS, the City is actively engaged in a regional climate action planning
process to help us reach our goals in line with Maine Won't Wait, the
State of Maine's Climate Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor is committed to a clean energy future and supports
renewable energy that powers homes, businesses, and schools across
our community; and
WHEREAS, the State of Maine has increased its Renewable Portfolio Standard to
80 percent by 2030 and has a goal of 100 percent renewable energy by
2050-,and
WHEREAS, the City continues to make efforts to transition to clean energy when
possible, including purchasing hybrid and electric vehicles, programs
that support subsidized heat pumps for residents, and creation of a
municipal solar projectd
WHEREAS, National Clean Energy Week provides an opportunity for individuals,
local governments, corporations, and other organizations in Maine to
champion common sense solutions that address the United States'
evolving economic and energy needs.
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Given this the 26th day of eptember, 2022,
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