The Fort Collins Sustainability Group (FCSG)
FCSG successes to date:
· FCSG was instrumental in initiating formation of a “Climate Task Force” to develop measures to reach Fort Collins GHG reduction goals.
· In December of 2008, FTC adopted the task force’s Climate Action Plan (CAP).
· In January of 2009, FCSG successfully lobbied for an electric energy conservation goal exceeding the CAP by 50%.
· FCSG lobbied for a tiered residential electric rate to encourage efficiency. Success was achieved in 2011 when FTC adopted a three-tiered seasonal residential electric rate providing effective price signals.
· In 2012 and 2013, the FCSG successfully sought a ban on cardboard disposal in the city’s landfill, and adoption of solid waste diversion goals of 75% by 2020, 90% by 2025, and 100% by 2030.
· In 2015 FCSG was instrumental in founding the Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate (CCLC). CCLC has grown to 45 member organizations throughout the State. CCLC advocates for legislation and strategies reducing Colorado’s GHG emissions to levels supportive of a livable climate.
· In 2017, FCSG efforts resulted in establishment of the Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy (NCP4CE). NCP4CE advocates for decarbonizing the electricity PRPA supplies to Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland.
· Partly due to pressure from NCP4CE, PRPA and its four member Municipal utilities approved in 2018 a goal of 100% non-carbon electricity by 2030.
· FCSG continues to work with CCLC, NCP4CE and encourage FTC to continue progress toward its GHG reduction goal.
FCSG Walks its talk. If you like Action and want to have the opportunity to make a difference you ought to consider this organization:
https://www.focosustainability.org/
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