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jmf 2/28/17 <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 2017-013 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> SANTA ANA DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY <br /> PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA <br /> EDISON COMPANY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS <br /> COMPANY TO BE KNOWN AS "ENERGY PARTNERSHIP" <br /> WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership representing the participating County and <br /> City supports "energy efficiency" initiatives, polices, and construction standards in <br /> order to ensure that our communities follow and encourage sustainable practices; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, local demand for electricity has grown, and it is expected that <br /> demand for electricity will continue to grow in the near future to support a growing <br /> population and economy; and <br /> WHEREAS, residents and businesses spend significant amounts for energy, <br /> it makes economic sense and good public policy to encourage energy efficiency in <br /> the City of Santa Ana and our community; and <br /> WHEREAS, energy efficiency programs enhance our environment by <br /> improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gases and other pollution, and <br /> conserving natural resources; and <br /> WHEREAS, it is vital for our community to keep spending locally and to <br /> encourage innovations in the way we behave, build, and incorporate energy into our <br /> everyday business and personal lives; and <br /> WHEREAS, there is a growing movement within California communities and <br /> businesses to improve everyday practices and create more sustainable and <br /> "greener" cities; and <br /> WHEREAS, the communities comprised of the Energy Partnership seek to <br /> promote innovative methods and state-of-the-art technologies used in the design <br /> and construction of new residential and commercial buildings within the region, in <br /> order to bring energy and natural resource consumption in line with our sustainability <br /> goals; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Energy Partnership brings together the City of Santa Ana, <br /> SCE, SCG, and the Energy Partnership member agencies in a cooperative program <br /> to promote energy efficiency, regional sustainability goals, and collaboration. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of <br /> Santa Ana as follows: <br /> Resolution No. 2017-013 <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />