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Whereas, the City of Oshkosh is planning to build a new central garage.
Whereas, new buildings that earn an Energy Star rating of 75 or higher are eligible
for the EPA's "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR" certification, and can be
submitted for the ENERGY STAR Challenge.
[ www .energystar.gov /TargetFinder]
Whereas, Energy Star's "Target Finder" sofware, which is free and online at
[ www .energystar.gov /TargetFinder], can help local governments meet energy
efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals, and meet a predetermined
performance based target.
Whereas, Energy Star's "Portfolio Manager" sofware, which is free and online at
[ http: / /www.energystar.gov /index.cfm ?c = evaluate performance.bus portfolioman
alter can help local governments meet energy efficiency and greenhouse gas
reduction goals, and meet performance based targets.
Whereas, Energy Star software may be used to set energy use targets and rate
energy design intent for new buildings, and calculate the pay -back period of energy
efficiency investments .
[ www.energystar.gov /index.cfm ?c= government. bus—govern ment_locaI]
Whereas, energy efficiency is generally the most cost effective means of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, which is an important goal of the City of Oshkosh.
Be it Resolved, the Sustainability Advisory Board recommends that the new central
garage, which the City of Oshkosh is planning to build, be designed to achieve the
EPA's "Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR" certification, and be certified as such
for at least one year, after construction is finished.
Be it Resolved, the Sustainability Advisory Board recommends that the City of
Oshkosh join ENERGY STAR for Buildings and Plants by becoming an Energy Star
Partner, and thereby agree to:
* Measure, track, and benchmark the energy performance of its municipal
facilities
* Develop and implement a plan to improve its energy performance, adopting
the ENERGY STAR strategy
* Educate its staff and the public about its partnership and achievements with
ENERGY STAR.
[ www. energystar. gov / index .cfm ?c= business.bus_ commit]
Be it Resolved, immediately upon its passage, a copy of this resolution shall be
forwarded to the City Manager with instructions to place it on the next agenda of
the Common Council.