05/08/2012 Resolutions 2012-124RESOLUTION 2012-124
WHEREAS, State Statute requires that public utilities in Nebraska provide its
customers with adequate electric service at as low of an overall cost as possible, consistent with
sound business practices; and
WHEREAS, The Grand Island Utilities Department has taken an approach in its
energy supply strategy to incorporate multiple facilities using a blend of fuel sources; and
WHEREAS, due to developing environmental concerns, the State's utilities have been
developing facilities with renewable energy sources, primarily wind generation, and Grand Island
Utilities has participated in some of these projects to learn more of the details of wind generation
costs and operational issues, and
WHEREAS, to continue to provide the lowest overall cost power based on sound
business practices, alternative or additional energy sources will need to be evaluated, and
WHEREAS, a balanced energy portfolio should contain renewable energy sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
— THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Utilities Department will evaluate
potential renewable energy projects and provide to the Council recommendations for participation as
needed to maintain a balanced energy portfolio.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island�Nebraska, May 8, 2012.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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May 8, 2012 II Ci orney