HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-050 Energy Action Plat AdoptionRESOLUTION NO. 2025-050
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY'S ENERGY ACTION PLAN AND APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE
OF THE PARTNERS IN ENERGY MOU AS PARTICIPATION IN XCEL ENERGY'S PARTNERS IN ENERGY PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Columba Heights, Minnesota (the "City") as
follows:
The City of Columbia Heights, in collaboration with the Energy Action Team, comprising local leaders, board
and commission members, faith leaders, landlords, and other engaged residents, has been actively
participating in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy program throughout 2024 and 2025 to create a shared vision,
establish community -wide energy goals, and identify key focus areas for prioritization; and
In developing the Energy Action Plan focus areas, the City of Columbia Heights has committed to advancing
initiatives that emphasize energy efficiency, renewable energy, reduction of energy burden for low-income
residents, and beneficial electrification; and
Xcel Energy requires the City of Columbia Heights to formally adopt the Energy Action Plan and sign a
Memorandum of Understanding to formally establish the expectations of the partnership and proceed with
implementation through the Partners in Energy program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, that:
1. The City hereby adopts the Columbia Heights Energy Action Plan as presented.
2. The City approves the form and substance of the Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding
and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed this 9th day of June, 2025
Offered by: James
Seconded by: Deneen
Roll Call: All Ayes, Spriggs Absent
A "da Marquez Sim6 Mayor
Attest:
Sara Ion, City Clerk/Council Secretary
Resolution 2025-050