Public Comment

I would like to recommend the city commission reject the RFQ items Phase II - Full Proposal #4 as it includes that the project may use sustainable bonus incentives and transfer development rights incentive programs.

This was not recommended by the public during the charrette nor was it recommended by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council during the presentations to the city commission.

This is a step backward in the planning of the L & M Streets Property Development.

I would like to see this project reflect the scale of the historic neighborhoods that bring visitors and keep residents here.

the charge we pay the Orlando Utility Commission for natural gas burnt to generate power for us. The decline in natural gas prices gives us the option of lowering the PCA (although we still have debt). We will be deciding how much of the savings to set aside as a hedge against future fossil (natural) gas price increases.

Florida is the Sunshine State. Power generated during daytime full sun , can be absorbed by the power company and then applied to home utilities in the evening when people return to their homes to run the AC etc. I'm all for committing our electric utility to Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045.

A commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions will Improve the quality of life for our citizens; protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and provide economic opportunity because the clean energy is a growth industry. More businesses are prioritizing clean energy and sustainability, and Lake Worth Beach should seize this opportunity to invest in the future of our citizens, businesses and the environment. I hope the commission we commit to a public policy that our electric utility to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.

I support the city to put Solar on the Fields to help with reduced Natural Gas consumption and to help reduce the overall costs to city patrons.

Tom Conboy Business owner located at 30 S M Street. I support committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for our Electric Utility and meeting our 2035 and 2045 goals

I'm commenting on behalf of the Palm Beach County Environmental Coalition, and as a resident of the city, in support of the Lake Worth Beach Utility offering a community solar program. This will allow everyone in the city to contribute to our utility's greenhouse gas emission reductions and participate in the economic benefits of solar.

When it comes to renewable energy, I prefer to be part of the solution, not part of the problem; so I SUPPORT community solar efforts by our elected and advisory leaders.

I am for item C to reissue a RFP for solar on our landfill.
Please cover all our landfill with solar.

There are widely recognized benefits to community solar programs toward which Lake Worth Beach would be wise to pay serious consideration. Establishing a robust program is not just limited to improving the environment, community, and planet, but also invokes long term economic benefits our residents need. I look forward to the future and seeing our commission being these benefits here to Lake Worth Beach.

1. The City needs to install soar panels at our former landfill.
2. The power produced by these panels should be used to supplement our electrical grid and should also serve as a backup power system (Solar Power Generator) during major storms and other power emergencies.
3. Apply for grants available in the inflation Reduction Act 2022 and/or Infrastructure Bill of 2021 to help offset the costs of this initiative.

In principle, I support Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045, with an additional commitment of 60% renewables by 2035. I would like to hear Ed Liberty's analysis of the cost--initial and ongoing--and how this cost will be covered by the city's limited financial means before a decision is made.