SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Beneficial Electrification Plan
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DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
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PRESENTER(S): Eryka Thorley, Sustainability Manager
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POLICY ISSUES:
Erie's Beneficial Electrification Plan builds on initiatives and policies established in its 2019 Sustainability Plan, 2024 Climate Emergency Declaration, and 2023 Community Survey priorities of safety, fiscal responsibility, and natural environment protection identified by residents. The Council reviewed this item with staff and consultants during the March 18th Study Session.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Adoption of the Town of Erie Beneficial Electrification Plan.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Beneficial electrification is the process of replacing direct fossil fuel (natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel) burning equipment with electricity using equivalents in homes, businesses and transportation networks. This transition is important for many reasons, including improving indoor and outdoor air quality, increasing resilience through onsite renewable energy and battery storage systems, which support electric powered equipment, and significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate warming.
The Town of Erie and Partners In Energy conducted a six-month partner engagement process with community organizations, residents and businesses, including local school districts, developers and utility companies, to develop this final Beneficial Electrification Plan for the community. This plan establishes a roadmap for Erie to continue reducing emissions from Erie's built environment and transportation networks in developing areas, as well as existing infrastructure. This plan includes 18-24 months of implementation support from Partners In Energy to reach identified strategies and goals.
Previous Community Survey results reflect ...
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