Military: Dan Anthony
Cities across America: Katie Elliott and Christian
City of Colorado Springs: Amanda Nichols
Religious Organizations: David Sullivan and Jamie Senk
State: Francesca
Colorado Springs Utilities and others across America: James Fry and Peter Gage
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The City Government of Colorado Springs
Progress Report
Colorado Springs, which voted against Amendment 37 in 2004 to increase statewide renewable energy use, is behind on Colorado’s progressive energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. The city’s energy is provided by the municipal utility, Colorado Springs Utility, which is affected by the renewable energy requirements of Amendment 37 and the recently passed House Bill 1281. From general research, it is not apparent that the city is implementing any programs to support EERE. For example, the 2007 Budget plans to address increase utilities costs but not specifically EERE.
The city is aware of Governor Ritter’s plans to make Colorado a nationwide example of renewable energy use but was hesitant to express an opinion on the recently passed bills. According to Drew Rankin of Colorado Springs Utilities, the city is studying the viability of burned biomass and biogas. Colorado Springs is a member of the Clean Cities Coalition, a commitment to reducing petroleum use in the transportation sector.
I will undertake further research Monday, with plans to contact the mayor Lionel Rivera, the Clean Cities Local Coordinator, Environment Colorado Colorado Springs Coordinator, the Governor and State Energy offices among others.
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