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Presented by Mr. Peduto
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WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's electricity use is growing almost eight times as fast as our population, meaning that through wasted energy we are demanding more than we need to from coal-fired plants and hazardous nuclear plants; and
WHEREAS, coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania are significant sources of air pollution, emitting smog-forming nitrogen oxides, soot and acid rain forming sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change, and toxic metals such as mercury; and
WHEREAS, uncertain financial times are prompting consumers, business and state decision-makers to search for ways to save money; and
WHEREAS, energy efficiency is the cleanest, quickest, and cheapest way to use energy and cut down on waste, saving money and the environment in the process; and
WHEREAS, the technology already exists to improve the efficiency of many commonly used products in Pennsylvania.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Rendell to pass legislation that would set energy standards for eight common products sold in Pennsylvania; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to all members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, as well as Governor Rendell.