Agenda - 09-05-2017 - 4-c - Proposed Resolution In Support of a Local, State, and National Goal of 100% Clean Energy By 2050 and the Creation of Green Jobs

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5 Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve of the following: SECTION 1. Orange County, the State of North Carolina, and the United States shall transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to a 100% clean renewable energy for all energy sectors-based economy, by January 1, 2050 or sooner to avoid climate catastrophe, to promote job creation and economic growth, and to protect the Earth for current and future generations from climate catastrophe. SECTION 2. This resolution is effective upon adoption.