In a progressive move towards sustainable energy, the Madisonville City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 51 concerning electricity, which introduces the Carbon-free Choice Program.
City Clerk Kim Blue introduced the amendment, which offers the Carbon-free Choice Program as an option for customers to purchase carbon-free energy from solar and hydroelectric facilities within the City of Madisonville.
click to download audioThe ordinance outlines the types of services available and details the monthly rates for customer charges.
click to download audioMayor Kevin Cotton highlighted that Madisonville is among the first cities to have the opportunity to offer the Carbon-free Choice Program to commercial and industrial customers.
click to download audioHe announced that the second reading of the ordinance is scheduled for the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, December 16, at 4:30 PM.
