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Challenge and Opportunity | Partnership Goals for 2018
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Clean Energy Investment Fund
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Partnership Goals for 2018
Energy efficiency
Increase resource efficiency of existing homes, businesses and institutions by 25 percent or more.
High performance buildings
Adopt best practices in design and materials so new structures use at least 50 percent less energy than 2008 conventional construction.
Renewable energy
Shift the region’s total energy portfolio to at least 30 percent from clean energy sources; develop local renewable energy sources.
Sustainable transportation
Increase mobility options through high quality transit, demand management, bike and walk-friendly design, telecommuting. Improve vehicle efficiency by 25 percent or more and increase use of green fuels.
Smart growth
Implement best practices for community design to encourage energy efficient land use patterns and increase mobility options.
Recycling
Divert 60 percent of waste from landfills and into recycled materials markets.
Local food options
Increase cultivation and purchase of locally grown food.
Contact us
Alice Hubbard Laird | Director
ahubbardlaird@sopris.net
Heather McGregor | Communications & Outreach
mcgregor@rof.net P.O. Box 428 | 978 Euclid, Studio 4
Carbondale, Colorado 81623
(970) 704-9200
www.newcenturytrans.org/partnership |
Service Area
Aspen to Parachute
(72,000 people)
Potential Partners
Households
Businesses
Students & Teachers
Utilities
Faith & Civic Groups
Elected Officials
Government Agencies
Developers & Realtors
Mission
The Regional Partnership works to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy, increase energy independence and reduce impacts of climate change.
The partnership connects residents, businesses and governments in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, providing the tools and resources needed to meet aggressive targets for:
- Energy Efficiency
- High Performance Buildings
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Transportation
- Smart Growth
- Recycling
- Local Food Options
By working together across sectors region-wide, the partnership uses an integrated approach for maximum effectiveness in reaching energy and climate protection goals, while putting in place a variety of practical solutions to make our region’s economy more sustainable and prosperous. |
