City of Aspen - Renewable Energy Goal

May 26, 2021

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.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	Local
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Colorado
Incentive Type:	Renewables Portfolio Standard
Web Site:	http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Living-in-the-Valley/Green-Initiatives/Renewable-Energy/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Geothermal Electric Solar Photovoltaics Wind (All) Hydroelectric Wind (Small)
Standard:	100% by 2015 (goal)

Contact

Name:	Dave Hornbacher
Address:
Phone:	(970) 429-1983
Email:	David.Hornbacher@cityofaspen.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.