HR 9 – AS INTRODUCED
2007 SESSION
08/03
HOUSE RESOLUTION 9
A RESOLUTION supporting the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
SPONSORS: Rep. S. Merrick, Coos 2; Rep. Harvey, Hills 21; Rep. Ryan, Merr 2; Rep. Fontas, Hills 24
COMMITTEE: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
This resolution supports the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
07-1055
08/03
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Seven
A RESOLUTION supporting the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.
Whereas, the people of New Hampshire value clean air and water, and prioritize natural resources protection for economic growth, and better health, and quality of life for our citizens;
Whereas, the governor of New Hampshire has declared in executive order number 2005-4 that New Hampshire will lead-by-example in energy efficiency to protect public health, future economic growth, our environment, quality of life, and taxpayer dollars; and
Whereas, the use of energy for electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation has a significant effect on public health and the environment, contributing to such problems as ground-level ozone, acid rain, eutrophication of water bodies, soot, haze, mercury contamination, and climate change; and
Whereas, 5 New Hampshire cities, Dover, Keene, Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth, and many cities across the United States, have signed onto the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and have reduced global warming pollution through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, economic development, and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies, and have recognized that energy efficiency and conservation will save taxpayer money; and
Whereas, rural communities and agriculture sectors will benefit from energy efficiency and conservation and the development of a broad spectrum of renewable energy sources including wind power, biodiesel, biomass, methane digesters, and solar, including establishing additional markets for agricultural commodities, creating new uses for crops, livestock, and their byproducts, more productive use of marginal lands, improving wildlife habitat, and providing new employment opportunities; and
Whereas, significant reduction in New Hampshire’s greenhouse gas emissions, diversification of in-state energy sources, and collaboration with other northeastern states will have a measurable effect on global warming and New Hampshire will lead the region with sustainable economic growth, the next generation of new technology, and dynamic job creation; and
Whereas, producing 25 percent of New Hampshire’s energy demand from renewable sources by the year 2025 is realistic and presents numerous benefits for the state’s communities, diversifies the business sector, protects the environment and public health, and promotes national security; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the New Hampshire house of representatives supports the vision of a “25 by 25” goal, whereby renewable energy will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in New Hampshire by the year 2025; and
That the New Hampshire house of representatives supports incentives to consumers to increase energy efficiency and conservation; and
That the New Hampshire house of representatives agrees that smart energy measures, like anti-idling policies, expanding public transportation choices, and appropriate vehicle selection for state agency uses, will help reduce air pollution and global warming gases; and
That copies of this resolution, signed by the speaker of the house of representatives be forwarded by the house clerk to the governor of New Hampshire, the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the New Hampshire congressional delegation.