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Section Four. For the purpose of educating the public on the benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy production and greenhouse gas reduction: a. Results of energy analyses submitted pursuant to this ordinance shall be documented and available via the city website. b. The results of Section (4)a shall be compared to the adopted minimum code requirements of St. Louis County and the State of Missouri. c. The energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction features incorporated into any project shall be publicized through educational displays during construction and in the completed building project. d. Documentation of greenhouse gas reduction shall be consistent with audit practices necessary for trading carbon credits. Section Five. For the purpose of developing renewable energy production facilities within or beyond the City limits for the benefit of the City and its residents: a. The City will embark on renewable energy projects that demonstrate an ability to pay for themselves over a 15 year period or provide the City with a yield that is equal to or better than the yield on the reserve fund. b. To maximize the economic benefit to the City, the City will endeavor to develop partnerships with the private sector, where and when reasonable, in the development of renewable energy projects with the intent of monetizing tax benefits available to the private sector. c. For purposes of public education, the City will document and display for public information the amount of energy produced with renewable energy projects, the economic benefit of this production to the City and the effective reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. Section Six. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage as provided by law. PASSED this 12th day of May, 2014. i,_ II', Mayor