A resource for faith-based organizations as they transition to sustainable energy and zero GHG emissions

Colorado’s RoadMap

We’ve circled in red how Colorado faith-based organizations can support the Colorado Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 – by “promoting energy efficiency” and “transitioning to zero GHG emission buildings.“

THE VISION
Governor Polis ran on a bold platform of achieving 100% Renewable Energy by 2040. This goal is motivated by the moral imperative to fight climate change and curb pollution of our air and water, as well as the opportunity to drive innovation and harness the consumer savings and economic benefits of leading the transition to a clean energy economy. This is our roadmap to achieve this goal.

“This is our plan for creating a pathway to 100 percent renewable energy in our state, creating good green jobs that can never be outsourced, and saving people money on electricity,” said Governor Jared Polis. “The roadmap is not just about a vision, but includes concrete steps that will help us reap the economic benefits of renewable energy, curb pollution of our air, and fight climate change.”

Goals from the roadmap include:

  • Modernizing the Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
  • Growing green jobs and saving consumers money
  • Promoting energy efficiency
  • More zero-emission vehicles and commuting options
  • Ensuring a just and equitable transition for all of Colorado
  • Supporting the local commitment to 100 percent renewable energy
  • Moving toward zero emissions buildings

“The Polis Administration has taken a number of significant steps that make a down payment on our commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2040. 

 … we’ve empowered the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to facilitate a rapid transition to renewable energy across the state”

  • working with our largest utility to invest in renewable energy and meet a goal of reducing greenhouse gas pollution 80% by 2030.
  • making it easier for individual Coloradans to participate by expanding access to energy efficiency and community solar gardens.

… House Bill 1261, which sets economy-wide targets for reducing greenhouse gas pollution, with goals of 26% reduction by 2025 below 2005 levels, 50% reduction by 2030 and 90% reduction by 2050,

… authority to the Air Quality Control Commission to adopt rules to make progress towards those goals.”

For more details, see the complete document: Colorado’s Roadmap