SRL Renewable Energy Committee
Climate and Energy in 2020: Building a Sustainable Future with Renewables
Wednesday, February 19th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Front Range Community College, Community Room
2121 Miller Drive, Longmont
Featured Speakers:
PRPA October Town Halls Present Opportunities for Community Engagement
Group Must Continue to Keep Pressure on to Achieve Longmont’s Renewable Energy Goal
November, 2019
By Karen Dike, SRL Board Member
In today’s world, it is necessary to be aware of where our power comes from. Reliability and cost remain vital attributes of power generation, but contribution to climate change is now of equal importance. We are blessed here in Longmont with getting our reliable and fairly cheap power from Platte River Power Authority (PRPA). Longmont, along with Fort Collins, Estes Park and Loveland own this municipal power company.
In October, PRPA representatives visited each city and presented their work on an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that will provide a road map and strategic plan. PRPA is making good progress toward the 100% goal. We will have over 50% renewable energy in a couple of years! However, the information presented also left some of us with concerning questions, such as why are they even considering gas plants, can they close the coal plant sooner, and what are they doing for demand management plans?
Sustainable Resilient Longmont (SRL) began a Renewable Energy Committee three years ago. We started with a goal of gaining a commitment from Longmont to meet a goal of 100% renewable energy for electric generation by 2030. At the same time that we were working with the community and City Council on this goal, we also began working with groups in Fort Collins, Estes Park and Loveland so that all cities in PRPA had a common goal.
SRL will continue work on renewable energy. Through our coalition with the other groups in PRPA territory, we are able to meet with PRPA representatives to stay up to date on PRPA planning and to influence a rapid, reliable, and cost effective move to 100% renewable energy future. We are also planning community events for next year. We will focus on a move to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels.
If you would like to be involved please email: karenkdike@gmail.com, and join our Renewable Energy Committee.
Wednesday, February 19th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Front Range Community College, Community Room
2121 Miller Drive, Longmont
Featured Speakers:
- David Hornbacher, Director of Electric Services, Longmont Power
- James H. Butler, Director Global Monitoring Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory
- Karen Dike, Sustainable Resilient Longmont
- Find out what is at stake for climate change and an update on the City’s plans for transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
- Facebook and Meetup links coming soon!
- This is a free event
- Location: Front Range Community College Community Room.
Directions: Enter into the parking lot at 2121 Miller Dr. Enter the building through Door C4. Follow the signs to the Community Room.
PRPA October Town Halls Present Opportunities for Community Engagement
Group Must Continue to Keep Pressure on to Achieve Longmont’s Renewable Energy Goal
November, 2019
By Karen Dike, SRL Board Member
In today’s world, it is necessary to be aware of where our power comes from. Reliability and cost remain vital attributes of power generation, but contribution to climate change is now of equal importance. We are blessed here in Longmont with getting our reliable and fairly cheap power from Platte River Power Authority (PRPA). Longmont, along with Fort Collins, Estes Park and Loveland own this municipal power company.
In October, PRPA representatives visited each city and presented their work on an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that will provide a road map and strategic plan. PRPA is making good progress toward the 100% goal. We will have over 50% renewable energy in a couple of years! However, the information presented also left some of us with concerning questions, such as why are they even considering gas plants, can they close the coal plant sooner, and what are they doing for demand management plans?
Sustainable Resilient Longmont (SRL) began a Renewable Energy Committee three years ago. We started with a goal of gaining a commitment from Longmont to meet a goal of 100% renewable energy for electric generation by 2030. At the same time that we were working with the community and City Council on this goal, we also began working with groups in Fort Collins, Estes Park and Loveland so that all cities in PRPA had a common goal.
SRL will continue work on renewable energy. Through our coalition with the other groups in PRPA territory, we are able to meet with PRPA representatives to stay up to date on PRPA planning and to influence a rapid, reliable, and cost effective move to 100% renewable energy future. We are also planning community events for next year. We will focus on a move to renewable energy and away from fossil fuels.
If you would like to be involved please email: karenkdike@gmail.com, and join our Renewable Energy Committee.
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Past Events:
Getting There Together: Achieving Longmont's Renewable Energy Future
March 18th, 2019
Presentation links:
Getting There Together: Achieving Longmont's Renewable Energy Future
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.
