8.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 03/06/2018
- From:
- Nicole Woodman, Sustainability Manager
- Department:
- Public Works
Co-Submitter:
Information
TITLE:
Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): For a Potential Renewable Energy Project with the Hopi Tribe and Hopi Tribe Land.
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hopi Tribe for a Potential Renewable Energy Project on Hopi Tribe Land.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In an effort to achieve City Council's goal to transition to 100% renewable energy for all City government operations, staff have been working to identify innovative strategies and solutions to achieve this goal. There are limited cost-effective options for the City to consider, given the challenging renewable energy landscape in Arizona. In response to this challenge, staff have been collaborating on innovative solutions to advance the Council’s goal.
The 1stcollaborative between companies, public entities, and Arizona Public Service (APS) convened by Advanced Energy Economy, a non-profit organization. The collaborative has been meeting monthly since July 2017 to identify potential solutions in meeting APS' customer's renewable energy and carbon reduction goals, while being sensitive to APS’ electric system needs and challenges.
The 2nd is a partnership with the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation to explore the development of a renewable energy project on Hopi lands that could assist both agencies in achieving independent goals. Both agencies have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue this partnership.
The 1stcollaborative between companies, public entities, and Arizona Public Service (APS) convened by Advanced Energy Economy, a non-profit organization. The collaborative has been meeting monthly since July 2017 to identify potential solutions in meeting APS' customer's renewable energy and carbon reduction goals, while being sensitive to APS’ electric system needs and challenges.
The 2nd is a partnership with the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation to explore the development of a renewable energy project on Hopi lands that could assist both agencies in achieving independent goals. Both agencies have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue this partnership.
INFORMATION:
The Memorandum of Understanding provides the City of Flagstaff with a unique opportunity to explore a cost-effective renewable energy project while developing a new long-term collaboration with the Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
Council Goals:
Take meaningful climate change action.
Regional Plan:
Goal E.1. Increase energy efficiency
Goal E.2. Expand production and use of renewable energy
Goal E&C.1. Proactively improve and maintain the region’s air quality.
Goal E&C.2 Reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
Goal E&C.3 Strengthen community and natural environment resiliency through climate adaptation efforts.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
Council Goals:
Take meaningful climate change action.
Regional Plan:
Goal E.1. Increase energy efficiency
Goal E.2. Expand production and use of renewable energy
Goal E&C.1. Proactively improve and maintain the region’s air quality.
Goal E&C.2 Reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
Goal E&C.3 Strengthen community and natural environment resiliency through climate adaptation efforts.