| Program | City of Aspen - Renewable Energy Goal |
|---|---|
| Category | Regulatory Policy |
| Implementing sector | Local |
| Last Update | |
| State | Colorado |
| Website | http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Living-in-the-Valley/Green-Initiatives/Renewable-Ene… |
| Technologies | Solar Photovoltaics |
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.
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