Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency - City and County of Denver

Denver's reuse businesses are helping communities save money, reduce waste, and give old items a new life. In 2023, these businesses employed over 3,000 people and contributed $540 million to the economy. The reuse economy helped Denver avoid an estimated 223,700 MT CO2e in emissions! Denverites can find where to rent, repair or buy used items with our Reuse Business Directory: https://direc.to/mQa4

Since 2022, Denver's e-bike rebate program has added over 9,000 e-bikes onto its roads. E-bikes purchased through this program are, on average, replacing over 100,00 vehicle miles every week! E-bikes help the city reduce pollution, improve air quality and offer a cleaner, healthier way to travel. E-bike rebates return for the last time this year on Tuesday, October 29, at 11 a.m. We expect all rebates to be claimed in under 10 minutes. Be sure to learn what documents you need to be ready to go: denvergov.org/ebike

Today is International Day of Climate Action! Denver is eliminating pollution and waste while investing in clean energy and resiliency to protect all our communities for future generations. Since 2021, the Climate Protection Fund has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This reduction equals removing nearly 80,000 gas-powered cars from our roads for one year! With the support of Denverites, we are using this funding to improve quality of life and help communities thrive. In the last year, Denver has: • Planted over 1,000 trees in neighborhoods with the lowest tree cover. Trees help improve the quality of life and expand our urban canopy. • Built 16 solar canopies across the city. These aim to provide people with clean energy and help them save on their electric bills. • Gave funding to over 75 minority- and women-owned small businesses. These businesses used funding to become more sustainable. • Engaged with over 100,000 Denverites in climate actions like composting education. • Provided thousands of rebates for e-bikes, electric vehicle charging and heat pumps. • And so much more! And we're just getting started! Read how Denver is tackling the climate crisis: https://bit.ly/4clXxJ5 City and County of Denver

Last chance to register for the current round of SolarSwitch. The current program is saving Denverites an average of $5,293 on a high-quality solar installation! Start generating your electricity with rooftop solar, and help reduce power outages in your community. You have until November 1, 2024, to register for the SolarSwitch program. Join today to immediately receive a personalized recommendation on a solar installation: https://lnkd.in/gz6frYgh

Our Circular Economy and Data teams have been up to something pretty innovative and awesome....

🚨 Exciting News for ALL Equity Priority Buildings (EPBs) in Denver! 🚨 We heard you! Thanks to the Denver Climate Protection Fund, we’re excited to announce expanded services to support buildings path to greater energy efficiency. These services will help boost your bottom line while ensuring you meet Energize Denver’s requirements! 💡💼🏢 🎯 What's New for all approved EPBs: ✅ Onsite ASHRAE Level 2 Audit – In-depth energy-saving opportunities and project implementation support! ✅ Electrification Feasibility Reports (EFRs) – Assess the potential to electrify your building. ⚡ ✅ Tenant Engagement & Financial Coaching – Engage tenants and get help with financial resources, rebates, incentives, and more! ✅ Contractor Guidance – Expert support in choosing contractors and understanding bids. 🔄 What Continues the Same: ✅ Benchmarking & Data Verification – Support in submitting your annual report, fine-tune your energy targets, and receive a yearly performance update. 📊 All EPBs can now benefit from personalized navigation services to guide them every step of the way! 🌱✨ Learn more about the program and if you feel your buildings qualifies, apply today to be an Equity Priority Building! https://lnkd.in/gGei55M4 📞 Contact the Help Desk at 844-536-4528 if you have any questions! Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency - City and County of Denver Saif Ur Rehman David Hodgins #EnergizeDenver #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableBuildings #EPBSupport #EquityInAction #GreenBuildings #Electrification #SustainabilityMatters

We're hiring! Our office is seeking a Project Manager for our Adaptation and Resiliency team. This position will lead the implementation of key initiatives on the team and help programs and policies meet their goals. The Project Manager will oversee a group of 3-4 staff. #SeeYourselfHere Apply by October 16: https://bit.ly/47UHvET

Meet Marie. She is a senior who suffered from severe indoor allergies for years due to poor air quality in her home. Through Denver’s Healthy Homes program, and in partnership with Energy Outreach Colorado she received $32,000 in home upgrades at no cost to her. Her upgrades included a heat pump, insulation and an air purifier. The timely installation eliminated Marie’s allergy issues in the home. Despite switching to all-electric systems, Marie’s utility bills remained unchanged. We are proud of the program’s effectiveness in improving both health and energy efficiency for low-income residents. Marie said the installation was “completed beautifully and timely. We love it.” Want to learn more about making upgrades to your home? See if a heat pump is right for your home: https://bit.ly/47OUoQC

The city works hard to preserve its natural resources and protect the environment. To help keep it green, Denver needs the talent and skills of a trained workforce. The Climate Protection Fund helps create greener career paths. Denver Green Workforce program funds programs and training that expand this workforce. These trainings help people like Johnnie start a journey into a greener career. He says, "My experience with GRIT was nothing short of amazing, the program introduced me to numerous careers that help to improve the health of our ecosystem, and increased my knowledge on the threats our planet faces." It's been an incredible year since we launched this program! We've given almost $850k to 18 innovative organizations so far. Learn more about green jobs in Denver: https://bit.ly/3WehJ97 Groundwork Denver

This Drive Electric Week, Denver is also celebrating the businesses that help make the switch to driving electric easier. Using the city's Certifiably Green Denver equity grant, Backyard on Blake has made its space EV-friendly. This business provides a space for communities to collaborate. In 2022, Backyard on Blake used the grant to install an electric vehicle charging station. The station helps boost the use of electric vehicles for tenants and their customers. Since 2022, the city has awarded over $600,000 to over 70 businesses. This funding has helped women- and minority-owned small businesses save on energy, use cleaner transit and save on water. Want to hear more electrifying stories on how Denverites are taking climate action? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gPTDeqB8