SRL Renewable Energy Committee
Getting There Together: Achieving Longmont's Renewable Energy Future
March 18th, 2019
Presentation links:
March 18th, 2019
Presentation links:
- David Mooney, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- Marcia Martin, Longmont City Council
- Steve Szabo, PVREA Resident
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NEWS
Platte River Power Authority commits to 100 percent non-carbon energy by 2030
On Thursday, December 6th, Longmont's utility provider, the Platte River Power Authority, committed to transitioning to 100 percent non-carbon electricity by 2030. The Board of Directors unanimous vote included support from Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley and Longmont Power and Communications Acting Director Susan Wisecup.
This is welcome news to us at Sustainable Resilient Longmont. Indeed, we have been working for almost two years to advocate for Longmont to transition to 100 percent renewable energy. “I am thrilled to see the PRPA moving in the right direction. Renewable energy is the path that we must take to reduce the harmful effects of climate change in our communities. The residents of Longmont support this vote by the PRPA and this represents a major step forward to achieving Longmont’s goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, set forth by the City Council in January,” said Karen Dike, Vice Chair of Sustainable Resilient Longmont.
Read the Times Call article here. The news, which fell within days of Xcel's announcement that it will reduce carbon pollution 100 percent by 2050, was also featured in regional coverage including the Colorado Springs Gazette.
We are excited about continuing to work with the PRPA, the City and the community of Longmont to see this goal to fruition. It is the best path forward for our environment, to prevent the most disastrous effects of climate change, and makes economic sense.
This is welcome news to us at Sustainable Resilient Longmont. Indeed, we have been working for almost two years to advocate for Longmont to transition to 100 percent renewable energy. “I am thrilled to see the PRPA moving in the right direction. Renewable energy is the path that we must take to reduce the harmful effects of climate change in our communities. The residents of Longmont support this vote by the PRPA and this represents a major step forward to achieving Longmont’s goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, set forth by the City Council in January,” said Karen Dike, Vice Chair of Sustainable Resilient Longmont.
Read the Times Call article here. The news, which fell within days of Xcel's announcement that it will reduce carbon pollution 100 percent by 2050, was also featured in regional coverage including the Colorado Springs Gazette.
We are excited about continuing to work with the PRPA, the City and the community of Longmont to see this goal to fruition. It is the best path forward for our environment, to prevent the most disastrous effects of climate change, and makes economic sense.
BACKGROUND
- On Jan. 9th, 2018 the Longmont City Council passed a Resolution 100_re_resolution_longmont_jan_2018.pdf committing Longmont to a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.
- Now that Longmont has made this a goal, the Renewable Energy Committee will continue to support Longmont's transition to 100% renewable energy through education, advocacy and organizing events.
- Contact us to find out more or get involved!
More Information
On December 5th, 2017, Mayor Brian Bagley signed a Mayoral Proclamation committing Longmont to a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030! We're grateful for this leadership on this important issue and are looking forward to an even stronger City Council Resolution in 2018. You can still sign the pledge below to be added to our email list and receive campaign updates.
The SRL Renewable Energy Campaign is a partnership with the Sierra Club Ready for 100 Campaign. Launched in summer 2017, we are supporting Longmont's transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030. Email us to find out more about the SRL Renewable Energy Committee and get involved.
