HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Authorizing City staff to participate in the Energy Ready suite of programsRESOLUTION NO. 25-035
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENERGY
READY SUITE OF PROGRAMS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, Energy Ready is a Department of Energy (DOE) funded technical assistance
and recognition program administered by the International City/County Management Association
(ICMA) and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), among many other supporting
partners. The Energy Ready suite consists of three programs: SolSmart, Charging Smart, and Wind
Smart; and,
WHEREAS, Energy Ready provides technical assistance to municipalities to streamline
installation and reduce the soft costs of solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging. Soft costs
in the City's purview to control include permitting, zoning, inspection, and interconnection. The
program involves hands-on engagement with industry experts who will assist the City in
identifying best practices and efficiencies to make it easier for residents and businesses to install
solar and EV charging; and,
WHEREAS, participation in the Energy Ready program for SolSmart and Charging Smart
aligns with the Climate Action Plan by streamlining installation of solar and EV charging
throughout Ames. There is no cost to the City for participation in the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the authorization of City staff to participate in the Energy Ready suite of programs is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of January, 2025.
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Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Corrieri
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of January, 2025.