Title
Resolution to support and endorse the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Program organized by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Illinois Power Bureau.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Regional Framework Plan encompasses several goals related to energy conservation, reducing emissions, promoting renewable energy, protecting natural resources, and implementing smart growth policies as a part of its commitment to strong environmental protection measures.
* The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) supports the regional community solar development by pairing subscribers to current and developing subscription opportunities.
* Lake County residents choosing to participate in the program would be able to reduce their energy costs through community solar subscriptions managed by Illinois Power Bureau.
* Lake County Government would be eligible to participate with ComEd accounts that may be limited in their ability to accommodate onsite solar.
* This resolution would endorse the community solar program organized by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Illinois Power Bureau which encourages and provides account management for community solar subscriptions through Lake County promotion and participation in the initiative.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Regional Framework Plan encompasses several goals related to energy conservation, reducing emissions, promoting renewable energy, protecting natural resources, and implementing smart growth policies as a part of its commitment to strong environmental protection measures; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus provides a forum for the chief elected officials of the Chicago region to develop consensus and act on common public policy issues and multi-jurisdictional challenges; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has a history of environmental stewardship, from energy efficiency, water conservation, urban forestry, and participation in the Gree...
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