Posts Tagged ‘climate action’
Xcel Energy Rejects Extension of the Franchise Agreement
On April 20, 2010 the City of Boulder sent a draft proposal to Xcel Energy entitled "Partnering for Rapid Decarbonization." This proposal seeks a partnership with Xcel Energy to define a clear path to a clean energy future. Specifically the City [...]
Council Takes Bold Step towards Decarbonization–UPDATED
With the City’s Xcel franchise agreement expiring in August 2010, City Council unanimously agreed at their April 13 Study Session to hold off on renewing a long-term agreement with Xcel and to instead extend the franchise agreement for a year or [...]
New Resolutions
By now, most of us have forgotten our New Year’s Resolutions and are consumed by the ongoing fray of our daily lives. I write today to urge people to take on a NEW RESOLUTION that will actually make a difference- take action now to significantly [...]
Lovins: The business case for climate solutions
As a local Colorado business, Natural Capitalism Inc. urges Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall to protect the EPA's authority to enforce the Clean Air Act by regulating CO2 emissions as harmful to human health. Not only are climate solutions [...]
Climate Action: By the Numbers
This is the first in a series of articles that will explore the status of Boulder’s Climate Action Plan and our performance in trying to meet the Kyoto Protocol. Over the coming weeks, we will attempt to understand the major contributors to our [...]
Lombardi: Boulder needs to get serious
The “Blue Line” website is an inspired idea, and I am honored to be asked to write a piece for it. Standing in my backyard in North Boulder seeking my own inspiration at sunset, a movement through the tree branches caught my attention. I’d [...]
City Council Priorities: Taking the Long View
In early January, the Daily Camera interviewed City Council members regarding their goals (see here) for the coming year, in preparation for the goal setting retreat that occurred later in the month. As I read through the goals – everything [...]
Districting and Direct Mayoral Elections are Bad for Boulder
Just as in 2003, there is a behind-the-scenes push by the development and moneyed interests in Boulder to change our at-large council elections with the mayor chosen by the council. This may include a directly elected mayor, a ward system for [...]
