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Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 14 2023
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Proclaiming September 25-29, 2023 as National Clean Energy Week in the Village of
Tequesta
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Agenda Item #4.
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National Clean Energy Week September 25th _ 29th
WHEREAS, here in Tequesta and across Florida, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more
homes and businesses than ever before; and
WHEREAS, clean energy, including generation from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydro sources as
well as nuclear, natural gas, and energy storage, is part of our Country's energy future; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta is committed to reducing our carbon footprint by participating in the Florida Race to Zero
cohort to limit the negative impacts of climate change; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta finalized its water treatment plant energy efficiency upgrades design; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta is committed to reducing our carbon footprint by the creation of a tree canopy enhancement
plan by its environmental advisory committee to expand its tree canopy to reduce GHG emissions, facilitate
walking and bicycling and improve the beautification of the Village; and
WHEREAS, In 2021, Florida surpassed North Carolina to become third in the nation in total solar power generating
capacity, after California and Texas earning our reputation as the Sunshine State in recent years; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta is committed to reducing our carbon footprint by promoting energy conservation through
design, landscaping and building techniques.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Molly Young, do hereby proclaim September 25-29, 2023, as
CLEAN ENERGY WEEK
throughout The Village of Tequesta and encourage all residents of Tequesta to support commonsense solutions
that address our economic and energy needs in the 21st Century.
In Witness Whereof, we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the Village of Tequesta
this 141h day of September 2023.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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