Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman
Date: June 12, 2017
SUBJECT
Title
Receive a report from staff regarding various scenarios for moving the City of Denton toward 100% renewable energy.
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BACKGROUND
On June 21, 2016, Denton Municipal Electric (DME) was given direction from City Council by Resolution R2016-014 to set goals of “achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035, while continuing to offer competitive electric rates and electric reliability to its customers.” Staff will be presenting different options for achieving 100% renewable power including the advantages and disadvantages to each.
The staff presentation will also include a discussion of the possibility of economically increasing physical renewable energy well beyond 70%, as well as pertinent information regarding the renewable energy market in Texas.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton’s Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Sustainable & Environmental Stewardship
Related Goal: 2.3 Promote superior utility services and facilities
EXHIBITS
1. Presentation
Respectfully submitted:
Phil Williams
General Manager
Prepared by:
Brian Daskam
External Affairs Manager