Increases investments in solar power, battery storage, and other renewable energy technology. Job creation through local workforce training and new careers for under-resourced individuals in clean energy technology and management of natural resources. Adaptation and resiliency programs that help vulnerable communities prepare for a changing climate.
The city is working with Xcel Energy, the first investor-owned utility to announce a voluntary target, to reach that goal. 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 80% renewable electricity on their electric grid by 2030 However, there is still a gap that Denver must close between Xcel Energy’s carbon reduction trajectory and the city’s goal of 100% renewable energy.
Summary The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) on behalf of the City and County of Denver desires to to solicit proposals for professional services to conduct an engineering feasibility study and develop the technical design for the phased implementation of a multisource thermal energy system that will reduce the reliance of Denver municipal facilities on Xcel Energy’s district steam system and establish the foundation
