Longmont Renewable Energy Committee
Our Renewable Energy Committee meets monthly. Contact us to RSVP or find out more!
CURRENT ACTIONS
The Renewable Energy committee continues to advocate for Platte River Power Authority, Longmont's power provider, to move to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
This committee also works to Electrify Longmont by organizing the annual National Drive Electric Week Longmont Electric Vehicle fair and offering workshops that help Longmont residents understand building electrification. Check out our database of electrification incentives if you are thinking of replacing your furnace, water heater, or gas stove.
Our History
In 2017 the Renewable Energy Committee formed with the goal of a city resolution to achieve 100% Renewable Energy. After achieving that resolution in early 2018, the group joined others in the PRPA service area and gained a similar commitment from the PRPA Board of Directors.
To encourage a shift away from fossil fuels, the committee began hosting National Drive Electric Week-Longmont in 2018 and launched the Electrify Longmont campaign in 2022.
The Renewable Energy committee continues to advocate for Platte River Power Authority, Longmont's power provider, to move to 100% renewable energy by 2030.
This committee also works to Electrify Longmont by organizing the annual National Drive Electric Week Longmont Electric Vehicle fair and offering workshops that help Longmont residents understand building electrification. Check out our database of electrification incentives if you are thinking of replacing your furnace, water heater, or gas stove.
Our History
In 2017 the Renewable Energy Committee formed with the goal of a city resolution to achieve 100% Renewable Energy. After achieving that resolution in early 2018, the group joined others in the PRPA service area and gained a similar commitment from the PRPA Board of Directors.
To encourage a shift away from fossil fuels, the committee began hosting National Drive Electric Week-Longmont in 2018 and launched the Electrify Longmont campaign in 2022.
Past Events
October 2, 2022: Longmont Electric Vehicle Fair at the Boulder County Fairgrounds
“Our next battle is to get the infrastructure in place for 21st century technology. The technology that collects the abundant and clean green free energy that nature has always provided us. The technology that helps us evolve into our better selves. That’s what grass roots advocacy will achieve for us.”
~ Rep. Joe Salazar, Keynote Speaker, 2020 Longmont Sustainability Awards
“I encourage you to start on your carbon reduction journey, and I’d like to thank SRL for moving forward with the outstanding clean energy work they are doing in our community.”
~ Steve Szabo, Carbon Free Crusader Award, 2020 Longmont Sustainability Awards
Past Events and Videos
Last Event, March 10th: 100% Renewable, Pathways to Our Clean Energy Future
100% Renewable: Pathways to Our Clean Energy Future
March 18th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Sustainable Resilient Longmont and the Colorado Sierra Club have produced an educational webinar about what's ahead for Longmont's transition to renewable energy. This video features:
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SRL is advocating for Longmont City Council to adopt a GoEV Cities resolution. This would declare Longmont Longmont a GoEV City and pledge to develop a Transportation Electrification Plan with implementation strategies.
Stay tuned for more information!
Check out:
Livestream of Longmont's first EV Motorcade!
Longmont EV Week interview on KGNU with Luc Nadeau (minute 13)
September 24, 2020
Longmont's First Electric Vehicle Parade!
Saturday, September 26, 2020
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The EV Solution: How Electric Vehicles combat climate change while promoting affordability and equity
Thursday, September 24th
Watch the recording HERE!
Join us for an educational webinar with the latest updates on how Colorado is leading the way on electric vehicles at the state and local level. Following presentations by state and local leaders, we will host a panel discussion with EV owners about the affordability, benefits, and incentives for EVs in Colorado. In addition, this event will feature a virtual tour and test drive of two EVs and an electric motorcycle!
Thursday, September 24th
Watch the recording HERE!
Join us for an educational webinar with the latest updates on how Colorado is leading the way on electric vehicles at the state and local level. Following presentations by state and local leaders, we will host a panel discussion with EV owners about the affordability, benefits, and incentives for EVs in Colorado. In addition, this event will feature a virtual tour and test drive of two EVs and an electric motorcycle!
- PRESENTATIONS BY:
• Christine Berg, Colorado Energy Office
• Elise Jones, Boulder County Commissioner and Air Quality Control Commission
• Francie Jaffe, City of Longmont - EV OWNERS PANEL: Learn about affordability, environmental benefits, performance, and more from actual owners
- Virtual EV Tour and Test Drive (Tesla Model 3, Fiat 500e, Harley Livewire)
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.
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.