WHEREAS, On September 30, 2016, President Barack Obama proclaimed the month of October as Energy Action Month in the United States; and
WHEREAS, During
Energy Action Month, the United States rededicates itself to securing a more prosperous and energy-independent future; and
WHEREAS, As climate change continues to threaten our planet, Energy Action Month reminds citizens to join together to reduce carbon emissions, to protect the environment, and leave behind a cleaner and more resilient world for generations to come; and
WHEREAS,
The United States is partnering with Canada and Mexico to pursue regional energy security and combat climate change; and
WHEREAS, At the 2016 North American Leaders Summit, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico set a historic goal of achieving 50 percent clean power generation across the North American continent by 2025; and
WHEREAS,
Efforts to control climate change and ensure energy security will bolster a transition to clean energy sources that increase economic competitiveness and strengthen growing industries while supporting hundreds of thousands of new jobs; and
WHEREAS, The United States’ solar industry is creating jobs 12 times faster than the rest of the economy and wind generation now supports tens of thousands of American jobs; and
WHEREAS,
The United States in partnership with 19 other countries, launched “Mission Innovation” to accelerate clean energy innovation around the world
; and
WHEREAS,
The majority of oil and gas sources are concentrated in certain regions, many of which are getting more technically challenging and more expensive to reach; and
WHEREAS, Renewable energy is domestic; providing security of supply and helping reduce our dependence on imported sources; and
WHEREAS, Clean energy plays a significant role in addressing energy needs by replacing foreign energy imports with clean and reliable home-grown electricity with the added bonus of fantastic local economic opportunities
; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That Council does hereby recognize October, 2016 as Energy Action Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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