Ashland's energy systems are outdated, inefficient, expensive, and a weak-point in the security of the city if the systems were to fail. There are economic benefits to upgrading these systems, as well as social and environmental benefits. By replacing these systems we can save money, create a cleaner environment, and produce jobs while upgrading our energy infrastructure. From the output at the Bonneville Power Administration site to the consumer we can use a phase-in process to implement improvements and replace aging system components. Ashland can acquire capital for the projects through grants, bonds, low interest loans, and other energy and security incentive programs. The process would include a city-wide upgrade, including a light bulb exchange program, city utility upgrades to load capacitors, wires and outlets, as well as utility meters and a general overhaul of the load exchange and management system for the BPA site. Installation of solar and wind turbine arrays on the east and south valley areas would not only add energy security, but also development of more efficient and modern energy sources. This process meets triple bottom line accounting, good resource management, and sustainability practices that are concurrent with the 21st century needs of a modern city.