City of Aspen - Renewable Energy Goal

CO Renewables Portfolio Standard local government

Program Details

Program ID: 411
Last Updated: 5/26/2021

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

local government

Eligible Technologies

geothermal electric solar photovoltaics wind (all) hydroelectric wind (small)

Program Summary

Note: As of September 2015, Aspen obtains 100% of its electricity from renewable sources (46% hydroelectric, 53% wind, 1% landfill gas).

In 2005, the City of Aspen set a renewable portfolio goal that has since been increased to 100% renewable energy by 2015. In 2013, 75% of Aspen’s electricity was generated using renewable resources, predominantly hydro and wind. Approximately 27% of the electricity used by the City of Aspen comes from wind turbines located in Kimball, Nebraska. An additional 45% of the City's electricity comes from hydroelectric plants.

Contact & Resources

Additional Resources

http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Living-in-the-Valley/Green-Initiatives/Renewable-Energy/

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.