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File Number:6176Final Action Date:10/10/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ENCOURAGING THE
FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ("PSC") TO SET MEANINGFUL
ENERGY EFFICIENCY GOALS IN THE 2019 FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND CONSERVATION ACT PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING A
STRONG ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESOURCE STANDARD FOR THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, ADOPTING A STRONG DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES UTILITY REBATES, AND LEVERAGING
FEDERAL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS TO
PROVIDE GREATER ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOMEOWNERS;
PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE CHAIRPERSON AND CLERK OF
THE PSC AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE THE SAME IN
RELEVANT PSC DOCKETS.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Commissioner Ken Russell, Commissioner
Joe Carollo
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Act (FEECA) in 1980 to reduce peak electricity demand and energy
consumption; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, the Florida Legislature amended FEECA to include an
emphasis on cost-effective energy conservation measures; and
WHEREAS, FEECA requires that the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC)
(5) years;and
WHEREAS,the current 2019 FEECA proceedings before the PSC present an
WHEREAS, energy use among the built environment, consisting of residential and
commercial buildings, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, energy conservation and efficiency programs and policies that
promote behavioral and operational changes by residents and building owners can
significantly reduce energy demand from the built environment, which is of high
importance tothe City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, the PSC is statutorily required, at a minimum,to establish goals for
utilities regulated by FEECA and review such goals every five (5) years; and
WHEREAS, in turn, the utilities are required to develop cost-effective demand-side
management plans that meet those goals and submit them to the PSC for approval; and
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WHEREAS, the 2019 FEECA proceedings present a once in five (5) year
opportunity to reset and improve the energy conservation goals for largest
utilities; and
WHEREAS, improved conservation goals will generally lead to more robust energy
efficiency programs and options directed at residential and commercial customers that
reduce energy usage and provide economic and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Sea Level Rise Committee adopted aresolution encouraging the PSC
to set meaningful energy efficiency goals in the 2019 FEECA proceedings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby urges the PSC to set meaningful energy
efficiency goals in the 2019 FEECAproceedings, including establishing a strong energy
efficiency resource standard for Florida, adopting a strong demand-side management program
that includes utility rebates,and leveraging federal weatherization assistance program funds to
provide greater assistance to low income homeowners.
Section 3. This City Clerk is directed to transmit this resolution to the Chairperson and
Clerk of the PSC.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to file this Resolution in any relevant FEECA
PSC administrative proceeding docket.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
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signature of the Mayor.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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