HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 032-82 PG&E ZipUpSaveDay RESOLUTION NO. 32-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RESOLUTION DECLARING "ZIP UP AND SAVE DAY"
WHEREAS, world energy sources are limited and the costs of oil and
natural gas continue to rise; and,
WHEREAS, to encourage energy conservation, P.G.&E. is offering interest-
free loans for energy-saving home improvements to homeowners, landlords,
and renters, through ZIP, the Zero Interest Program; and,
WHEREAS, these home improvements can help residents control energy
costs, reduce energy consumption, and increase family comfort; and,
WHEREAS, ZIP home energy conservation measures could save 14.5 billion
kilowatt hours of electricity and 6.1 billion therms of natural gas --
(enough electricity to serve 1.3 million residences for two years and
enough gas tO serve 3.5 million customers for two years); and,
WHEREAS, P.G.&E. is making special efforts to inform senior citizens,
non-english speaking customers, landlords, and renters about the benefits
of ZIP: and,
WHEREAS, P.G.&.E. in cooperation with local community groups is
sponsoring a ZIP Energy Tour to raise local residents' awareness of
the need to conserve energy and encourage participation in this money-
saving program; and,
WHEREAS, City Councils have a critical leadership role in encour-
aging energy conservation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin hereby endorses
and supports the objectives and goals of the Zero interest Program
and urges the citizens of this City to take advantage of P.G.&.E's ZIP
loans to save money and energy; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Dublin declares July 22, 1982
ZIP UP AND SAVE DAY and urges local residents to participate in the energy
tour of a weatherized home in the San Lorenzo neighborhood on that day.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July
following vote:
, 1982 by the
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Burton, Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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