Longmont Renewable Energy Committee
The goal of the Renewable Energy committee is to work with the City of Longmont, the Platte River Power Authority, the Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign, and the public to advance Longmont’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. This committee organizes the Longmont Electric Vehicle Fair. The RE committee meets monthly. Meetings are being held by Zoom for the time being.
For more information please contact the SRL Renewable Energy Committee
Join the Longmont Renewable Energy Committee!
Wednesday, July 29
6:30 - 8 pm
RSVP HERE to get the Zoom link
Sustainable Resilient Longmont is teaming up with the Sierra Club Beyond Coal campaign to move forward on Longmont's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. Join us for this meeting and find out how you can get involved and make a difference!
6:30 - 8 pm
RSVP HERE to get the Zoom link
Sustainable Resilient Longmont is teaming up with the Sierra Club Beyond Coal campaign to move forward on Longmont's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030. Join us for this meeting and find out how you can get involved and make a difference!
Big news! PRPA announced it will transition from all of its coal power by 2030!
Send thanks to PRPA's Board of Directors for committing to retire coal and ask them to transition to 100% clean energy.
Take Action: Sign the Petition thanking RPPA for closing the Rawhide coal plant and share with your community!
Longmont Renewable Energy Updates
PRPA to Close Rawhide Coal Plant by 2030
June 16, 2020
- PRPA will end all coal generated electricity 16 years sooner than originally planned.
- The closure of the Rawhide coal plant will mean a significant plunge in regional greenhouse gas emissions.
- "The news of Rawhide Unit 1's early closure comes as Platte River conducts testing on Roundhouse Renewable Energy, the power provider's biggest-ever wind project at 225 megawatts of capacity. The Rawhide Prairie solar project is expected to add another 22 megawatts of capacity to Platte River's portfolio when it's finished this year. And the power provider is finalizing plans for another solar project to provide up to 150 megawatts in capacity that is expected to come online in 2023." Coloradoan, June 16, 2020
- Read the PRPA Press Release here
- Read SRL's Press Release here
Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy Calls on PRPA to Implement 100% Renewable Energy in the Integrated Resource Plan
June 9, 2020
NoCo Partners for Clean Energy
Letter to PRPA
May 26, 2020
2020 Renewable Energy Events
Planning that Works: Using Tools and Techniques to Achieve 100% Carbon-Free Electricity: May 20 Go HERE for a 15 minute shortened version
Join Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy for a webinar with leading renewable energy expert, Karl Rábago. Karl will discuss how advanced planning techniques can be applied to Platte River Power Authority’s (PRPA) current and ongoing Integrated Resource Planning process to provide a more optimal and accelerated path towards 100% carbon free electricity.
Renewable Energy Focus Session: March 4
Longmont's electric utility provider, Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) will be holding focus sessions in each of the four cities receiving electricity from PRPA. Join us so that we can show them that Longmont is engaged in ensuring 100% renewable energy for electric generation by 2030 or sooner.
Climate & Energy in 2020: Feb 19
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. Presenter presentations are available below to download.
Featured Speakers:
- James Butler, Director Global Monitoring Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory
- David Hornbacher, Director of Electric Services, Longmont Power
- Karen Dike, Sustainable Resilient Longmont
Check out this full length video of the event! Thanks to Longmont Public Media for your coverage.
Join Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy for a webinar with leading renewable energy expert, Karl Rábago. Karl will discuss how advanced planning techniques can be applied to Platte River Power Authority’s (PRPA) current and ongoing Integrated Resource Planning process to provide a more optimal and accelerated path towards 100% carbon free electricity.
Renewable Energy Focus Session: March 4
Longmont's electric utility provider, Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) will be holding focus sessions in each of the four cities receiving electricity from PRPA. Join us so that we can show them that Longmont is engaged in ensuring 100% renewable energy for electric generation by 2030 or sooner.
Climate & Energy in 2020: Feb 19
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. Presenter presentations are available below to download.
Featured Speakers:
- James Butler, Director Global Monitoring Division, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory
- David Hornbacher, Director of Electric Services, Longmont Power
- Karen Dike, Sustainable Resilient Longmont
Check out this full length video of the event! Thanks to Longmont Public Media for your coverage.
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| David Hornbacher.pdf |
| Karen_Dike SRL.pptx |
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 join our Renewable Energy Committee.
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 join our Renewable Energy Committee.
Thank you for coming to the Longmont Electric Vehicle Fair!
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Getting There Together: Achieving Longmont's Renewable Energy Future
March 18th, 2019
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Getting There Together: Achieving Longmont's Renewable Energy Future
March 18th, 2019
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- 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.
