Support of a Reasonable Transition to Cleaner Sources of Energy for South Bend

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SUBSTITUTE Resolution No. 16 -57 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA IN SUPPORT OF A REASONABLE TRANSITION TO CLEANER SOURCES OF ENERGY FOR SOUTH BEND Whereas, South Bend is experiencing fast - growing interest in cleaner sources of energy, such as lower - carbon and distributed generation as well as energy efficiency; and Whereas, South Bend's residents, businesses, non - profits, and anchor institutions, including city government; have increased investments in efficiency projects and renewable energy installations; and Whereas, the City of South Bend has a concerted interest in the financial, physical, and social wellbeing of its citizens and businesses; and Whereas the City of South Bend is interested in exploring cleaner energy's potential to add local jobs, reduce energy bills, and reduce pollution in a manner that preserves reliability and affordability; and Whereas, the City of South Bend recognizes that energy issues are impacted by a complex system of federal and state policies as well as local utility operations; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section 1. The Common Council encourages Indiana Michigan Power and the State of Indiana, including the Indiana State Legislature, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, and the Indiana Office of Energy Development, to reduce dependence on coal -based power as expeditiously and cost - effectively as possible via investment in lower - carbon and distributed generation and demand -side management, in a manner that provides long -term affordability and reliability for South Bend ratepayers and responsibly stewards ratepayer investments. Section II. The Common Council offers a number of suggested measures in the attached Exhibit, and encourages their consideration and evaluation by the afore - mentioned bodies. Section III. The Office of the City Clerk shall send a copy of this Resolution, following Common Council disposition, to Indiana Michigan Power Company, the Indiana Office of the Utility Consumer Counselor, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, the Indiana Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Department of Environmental Quality, and the State senators and representatives currently in office, as well as the Sierra Club state and South Bend chapters. Additionally, the Office of the City Clerk shall send a copy of this resolution to officials newly - installed in January 2017 at the above agencies by February 2017. Section IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.