PRINTER'S NO. 1117
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
185
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY COMITTA, SANTARSIERO AND MUTH, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 6, 2021, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest and
cleanest way to meet Pennsylvania's energy needs, avoid
dangerous pollution and reduce utility bills for residents and
businesses in our community; and
WHEREAS, Implementing energy efficiency and other clean
energy policies and programs can help boost economic
opportunities and job creation while continuing to move
Pennsylvania toward a sustainable future; and
WHEREAS, Smarter energy use reduces the amount of electricity
needed to power our lives, which helps avoid power plant
emissions that can harm our health, pollute our air and warm our
climate; and
WHEREAS, Energy efficiency can move Pennsylvania nearly
halfway toward emissions reduction goals; and
WHEREAS, Energy efficiency makes our homes and work spaces
healthier, safer and more comfortable; and
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WHEREAS, Cutting energy waste saves households in the United
States billions of dollars on utility bills each year, up to
$500 per household from appliance efficiency standards alone;
and
WHEREAS, Improved energy codes for homes and commercial
buildings also can significantly reduce utility costs and create
new jobs, and Pennsylvania supports increasing the minimum
levels of efficiency for new buildings through adoption of a
stricter code or the model 2021 International Energy
Conservation Code; and
WHEREAS, A nationwide network of energy efficiency groups and
partners has designated the first Wednesday in October as
national annual "Energy Efficiency Day"; and
WHEREAS, Together we can continue to contribute to our
sustainability efforts by learning more about energy efficiency
and practicing smarter energy use in our daily lives; therefore
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate October 6, 2021, as
"Energy Efficiency Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate urge the residents of Pennsylvania
to join the Senate in supporting Pennsylvania's clean energy
goals and moving toward more energy efficiency now and in the
future.
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