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working on policy changes with regional governments and as time progresses retrofitting will likely become less expensive. Unfortunately, because Ameren is in the power generation business they are unlikely to be receptive to changes that decrease the need for energy. State legislation and proposals to the Public Service Commission would be required. The City's energy efficiency and conservation strategy for purposes of this grant is to address the electricity usage by Ameren (utility)-owned street lighting. Ameren charges us $53,608 per month. For immediate energy and cash savings, the City will use its EECBG funds to reduce utility owned street lighting by 20% in 18 months. This reduction in energy usage will save the city 38,135 kwh per month. This will save on an ongoing basis $100,000 every year and even more importantly, keep approximately 343 tons of CO2 (carbon) into the atmosphere. This month’s issue of Atlantic Monthly (attached) speaks clearly to the importance of carbon emission reduction. The grant will include GIS/GPS handheld data units, two interns to do research and analysis, data collection and entry, public outreach and the physical removal of non-essential light poles. The cost is estimated at $140,422. The remaining funds (approximately $9000) would be leveraged with other municipalities, non-profits and experts to reduce energy use of the remaining streetlights by 5% per year through influencing institutional change by Ameren in converting streetlights to more energy efficient fixtures and bulbs within 10 years. Ms. Eastman is working with Missouri Votes Conservation and several municipalities to assess and develop a strategy before going to Ameren UE. This issue will also likely be a topic of discussion during your study session on July 20 with the Green Practices Committee. The grant application will be submitted June 25. Upcoming Meetings and Events: Tuesday, June 23 6:30 PM Parkview Gardens Park Planning meeting, Cent Comm. Monday, June 15 5:30 PM Study Session, Minute Review/Six Month Goal Review Monday, July 20 5:30 PM Study Session, Joint Session with Green Practices Committee to review their strategy for the sustainability master plan and the broad goals 6:30 PM Council Meeting Wed. August 12 6:30 PM Joint Session with Forestry Board at Centennial Commons to review Forestry Study Monday, August 31 5:30 PM Study Session, Performance Benchmarking Monday, Sept. 21 5:30 PM Study Session, Election Results/Next Steps Monday, Oct.12 5:30 PM Study Session, WU Partnerships Monday, Oct.26 5:30 PM Study Session, U-City School District Update, Superintendent Wilson Monday, Nov. 16 5:30 PM Study Session, 12 Month Goal Review Monday, Dec. 7 5:30 PM Study Session, Finalize Goals for 2010 Attachments: PW Week-In-Review June 15 Council meeting follow-up Atlantic Monthly Article Trolley Info