In Support of Renewable Energy and Storage
Adopted at the in 2022
WHEREAS, the United Nations states that the energy sector is the largest contributor of emissions, releasing 35 percent of all emissions worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the electrification of transportation, homes, and buildings, combined with clean renewable energy, is required to meet global carbon reduction goals and save lives; and
WHEREAS, cities are in a position to take decisive, immediate, and transformative action to combat climate change; and
WHEREAS, the development and implementation of energy storage capacity increases and improves resiliency, addresses the intermittency of renewable sources, and reduces reliance on imported fossil fuel resources; and
WHEREAS, renewable energy combined with energy storage provides financial stability for energy-burdened and energy-insecure households; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Energy reports that 65 percent of low-income households and more than 30 percent of all households face a high energy burden often forcing them to forego basic necessities such as food, medicine, and cooling or heating; and
WHEREAS, the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) reported that renewable energy storage reduced utility costs in commercial buildings by as much as 24 percent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The United States Conference of Mayors supports the development of U.S. based clean and renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind, and solar energy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that The United States Conference of Mayors supports all efforts involving federal and local partnerships advancing deployment of renewable energy and storage technologies and efforts in cities across the country.