Garfield County Energy Inventory 2009

Adding Up the Energy Bills

The annual cost of using energy
in Garfield County in 2009
and
Economic opportunity through
increased energy efficiency

June 15, 2010

Prepared for the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative

Researched by

Michael Ogburn, CLEER, Clean Energy Economy for the Region
Dan Richardson, Schmueser Gordon Meyer
Rick Heede, Climate Mitigation Services

Written by Michael Ogburn and Dan Richardson
Edited by Heather McGregor and Alice Laird, CLEER

The Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative is a collaborative effort of nine government partners in Garfield County, Colorado: Garfield County, Town of Carbondale, City of Glenwood Springs, Town of New Castle, Town of Silt, City of Rifle, Town of Parachute, Garfield County Public Library District, and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority.

The Initiative also engages school districts, Colorado Mountain College, chambers of commerce, businesses and nonprofits in clean energy projects and efforts.

The purpose of the Initiative is to help households, businesses and local governments reduce energy costs and tap the economic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy efficient transportation.

The Initiative was launched with a New Energy Communities Initiative grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, by funding from the nine partner governments, and by grants from the Governor’s Energy Office. Sponsorships and contributions from business and nonprofit organizations also support Initiative programs.

The Initiative is managed by CLEER, Clean Energy Economy for the Region, a nonprofit organization with a team of professionals and firms who deliver the clean energy programs and services described in the Initiative grant. The team is also working with the NECI partners to develop an enduring energy efficiency and renewable energy program that will carry on beyond the original initiative.