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About this Plan Representatives from the City of Arvada, Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee, and Geos Neighborhood have worked together to create an Energy Action Plan with the help of Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. Partners in Energy supports communities like Arvada in developing and achieving their energy goals. Our Vision & Goals The City of Arvada aspires to achieve the following energy action goals: ✓ Increase participation in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs by 1/4 (24 percent) from 2020 levels (2,318 additional program participants). ✓ Save an additional 1/3 in carbon reductions (32 percent) through energy efficiency and renewable energy programs from 2020 levels (5,426 MTCO2e in additional carbon equivalent savings). ✓ Identify and implement energy efficiency, renewable energy, and beneficial electrification strategies on a bi-annual basis to support the state’s carbon reduction goals of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050 below 2005 baseline. Community Vision The City of Arvada and Xcel Energy collaborate to create economically viable energy solutions for all residents and businesses by 2040 that align with climate science and governing policy. Our Focus Areas To achieve this vision, the Arvada Energy Action Plan is divided into three focus areas: 1. Energy Efficiency: Reduce the amount of enegy used. 2. Renewable & Reliable Energy: Shift energy use to renewable sources. 3. Beneficial Electrification: Replacing equipment using fossil fuels with all electric options. City of Arvada Energy Action Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Our Strategies Energy Efficiency » Strategy E-1: Develop an Energy Efficiency Education & Awareness Campaign » Strategy E-2: Build a Home Energy Squad Campaign » Strategy E-3: Create a City Resource Library and Develop City Energy Efficiency Success Story Renewable & Reliable Energy » Strategy R-1: Develop City Renewable Energy Success Story » Strategy R-2: Conduct Renewable Energy Education & Awareness Campaign » Strategy R-3: Streamline the City’s Solar Permitting Process » Strategy R-4: Install Canopy Solar in Targeted Locations, Paired with EV Charging Stations Beneficial Electrification » Strategy B-1: Develop Electrification Standards at City Facilities » Strategy B-2: Promote Electric Vehicles in City Fleet » Strategy B-3: Building Electrification Education and Awareness » Strategy B-4: Promote Transportation Electrification Understanding and Awareness 2020 Baseline 54,735 premises 92% residential $85.3 million in energy costs 649.7 million kWh of electricity used 47.7 million therms of natural gas used GHG emissions of 561 thousand metric tons CO2 Impact and Results of Plan Implementation Over the next 18 months, the combined targets and strategies outlined in this plan will result in the following impacts: Electricity savings of 15,380,914 kWh Greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 22,241 MTCO2e Approximately $1,579,000 in energy savings Increase total participation in energy programs to 11,839 Natural gas savings of 344,982 therms $ $