Support the transition to 100% Renewable Energy in Granite School District

Dear Salt Lake County Constituents and School Community,

As the generation that will inherit this Earth and everything on it, we are concerned about our future and want to take measures to ensure a cleaner, healthier future. That's why we are asking faculty and members of the Granite School District Board to transition away from fossil fuels to clean, renewable forms of energy by passing a 100% Clean Energy Resolution. The Resolution would commit the District to a 100% clean electricity transition by 2030, and in all energy sectors by 2040.

By transitioning Granite School District to clean energy, we can save money on energy bills and reinvest into underserved students, classrooms, and support school finances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy will improve indoor and outdoor air quality, and create opportunities to improve STEM learning by exposure to on-site clean energy technologies.

The Salt Lake City area is ranked 7th for worst particle pollution in the nation, and 11th for worst ozone pollution. At least 85 percent of the harmful emissions come from fossil fuels, with impacts that are felt disproportionately and affect students' health & learning. Immediate action is needed to reduce emissions to ensure a healthy, safe, and equitable future for all Utahns.

Granite School District serves more than 67,000 students and provides more than 7,500 full and part-time jobs, making its potential impact great. The district has an influence on community decisions and plays a large role in the structure and resiliency of our society. Granite School District, as a teaching institution, must be a leader on these issues and model a growth mindset, open-mindedness and ability to adopt best practices that benefit all.

By committing to 100% Renewable Energy, the school district aligns itself with communities throughout the state and acts as a catalyst to ensure a more just and equitable future for Utahns.

Please join us in asking the Granite School Board and faculty to commit to 100% clean electricity by 2030, and in all energy sectors by 2040.

Sincerely,
Student Coalition from Granite School District

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Dear Granite School District Board and Faculty,

As a community member within the Granite School District, I am writing to ask you to support a district-wide resolution that commits the district to 100% clean energy.

Already, more than 125 cities and five states have committed to use 100% clean, renewable energy. In Utah, 24 communities have committed to renewable energy through HB411 (a bill that was passed in the 2019 state legislature to create a framework for Utah communities to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030) including communities served in Granite School District: West Valley City, Millcreek, Holladay, Kearns, and Cottonwood Heights.

By transitioning Granite School District to clean energy, we can save money on energy bills and reinvest into underserved students, classrooms, and support school finances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy will improve indoor and outdoor air quality and create opportunities to improve STEM learning by exposure to on-site clean energy technologies.

Schools model important societal values for students, and policies and practices around sustainability--as well as other key values like social justice and equity--can shape the kinds of communities that students will one day lead. In Granite School District, the case to transition to 100% Renewable Energy can be grouped into several connecting arguments:

1. The Salt Lake City area ranked 7th for worst particle pollution in the nation, and 11th for worst ozone pollution. At least 85 percent of the harmful emissions come from fossil fuels, with impacts that are felt disproportionately and affect students' health & learning.  Immediate action is needed to reduce emissions to ensure a healthy, safe, and equitable future for all Utahns.

2. Renewable energy is now cheaper than conventional energy and the District owes fiscal discipline to its taxpayers to move forward with the most viable sources of energy. Renewable energy significantly reduces pollution, improves student health, and therefore will improve student learning (and equity). By signing a 100% Clean Energy Resolution, the District commits to successfully integrating environmentally, socially, and fiscally sustainable practices. The Resolution establishes a framework to work with all elements within the district to ensure energy efficiency and conservation measures are prioritized wherever feasible, including capital replacement, retrofits, and conservation behaviors.

3. Granite School District serves more than 67,000 students and provides more than 7,500 full and part-time jobs, making its potential impact great. The district has an influence on community decisions and plays a large role in the structure and resiliency of our society. Granite School District, as a teaching institution, must be a leader on these issues and model a growth mindset, open-mindedness and ability to adopt best practices that benefit all.

By committing to 100% Renewable Energy, the school district aligns itself with communities throughout the state and acts as a catalyst to ensure a more just and equitable future for Utahns.

I ask that you vote YES to support the transition to renewable energy in the Granite School District through the adoption of a 100% Clean Energy Resolution.

Dear Granite School District Board and Faculty, As a community member within the Granite School District, I am writing to ask you to support a district-wide resolution that commits the district to 100% clean energy. Already, more than 125 cities and five states have committed to use 100% clean, renewable energy. In Utah, 24 communities have committed to renewable energy through HB411 (a bill that was passed in the 2019 state legislature to create a framework for Utah communities to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030) including communities served in Granite School District: West Valley City, Millcreek, Holladay, Kearns, and Cottonwood Heights. By transitioning Granite School District to clean energy, we can save money on energy bills and reinvest into underserved students, classrooms, and support school finances amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, transitioning to clean energy will improve indoor and outdoor air quality and create opportunities to improve STEM learning by exposure to on-site clean energy technologies. Schools model important societal values for students, and policies and practices around sustainability--as well as other key values like social justice and equity--can shape the kinds of communities that students will one day lead. In Granite School District, the case to transition to 100% Renewable Energy can be grouped into several connecting arguments: 1. The Salt Lake City area ranked 7th for worst particle pollution in the nation, and 11th for worst ozone pollution. At least 85 percent of the harmful emissions come from fossil fuels, with impacts that are felt disproportionately and affect students' health & learning. Immediate action is needed to reduce emissions to ensure a healthy, safe, and equitable future for all Utahns. 2. Renewable energy is now cheaper than conventional energy and the District owes fiscal discipline to its taxpayers to move forward with the most viable sources of energy. Renewable energy significantly reduces pollution, improves student health, and therefore will improve student learning (and equity). By signing a 100% Clean Energy Resolution, the District commits to successfully integrating environmentally, socially, and fiscally sustainable practices. The Resolution establishes a framework to work with all elements within the district to ensure energy efficiency and conservation measures are prioritized wherever feasible, including capital replacement, retrofits, and conservation behaviors. 3. Granite School District serves more than 67,000 students and provides more than 7,500 full and part-time jobs, making its potential impact great. The district has an influence on community decisions and plays a large role in the structure and resiliency of our society. Granite School District, as a teaching institution, must be a leader on these issues and model a growth mindset, open-mindedness and ability to adopt best practices that benefit all. By committing to 100% Renewable Energy, the school district aligns itself with communities throughout the state and acts as a catalyst to ensure a more just and equitable future for Utahns. I ask that you vote YES to support the transition to renewable energy in the Granite School District through the adoption of a 100% Clean Energy Resolution.

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