TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Chris Chitester, Interim Sustainability Officer
THROUGH: Terrence R Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: September 15, 2025
Title
PROCLAMATION - ENERGY EFFICIENCY DAY - OCTOBER 1, 2025
Recommendation
Motion to proclaim Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as Energy Efficiency Day in Delray Beach.
Baqckground
Celebrated on the first Wednesday of October, Energy Efficiency Day is a national initiative uniting advocacy groups, government agencies, utilities, businesses, and residents around a shared mission: “Save Money. Cut Pollution. Create Jobs.” Since its launch in 2016, this annual observance highlights energy efficiency as the fastest, most cost-effective path to cleaner air, reduced costs, and economic vitality. By proclaiming Energy Efficiency Day, Delray Beach joins communities across the nation in spotlighting the benefits of smarter energy use and empowering residents with actionable strategies to reduce energy consumption and bolster resilience.