Denver, CO

The City and County of Denver has made sustainability a core business value, making energy efficiency a priority. Through its partnership with the Better Buildings Challenge, the City has committed to reducing energy use by 20 percent by 2021 across its building portfolio, which totals more than 6 million square feet. Mayor Mike Johnston plans to use the City's leadership to challenge private building owners, the non-profit sector, and schools to make similar energy reductions. Denver is undertaking a number of energy savings projects within its own buildings and working with external partners to save energy and money across the city. The City of Denver is lucky to have partners such as The Alliance Center for Sustainable Colorado, whose efforts showcase the rewards of deep retrofits focused on energy efficiency.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

20% reduction in energy intensity by 2020

Other Resources Case Study

City and County of Denver: Benefits of Electrification

Other Resources Case Study

City and County of Denver: Benefits of Electrification

Webinar

Electrification Station: Electrifying City Buildings and Fleets

Implementation Model

Denver's Energy Benchmarking Ordinance

Tools

Scorecard Template

Tools

Energy Efficiency Checklist

Tools

Benchmarking Checklist

Webinar

Local Government Sector Meet-Up

Webinar

The Road to Resilience: Setting Energy Savings as a Strategic Priority for Wastewater Treatment Plants

Presentation

Recent Innovations in the Use of Bonds and Power Purchase Agreements for Clean Energy Initiatives

Presentation

Recent Innovations in the Use of Bonds and Power Purchase Agreements for Clean Energy Initiatives

Showcase Project

City of Denver: Alliance Center

Showcase Project

City of Denver: Richard T. Castro Building

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

DOE Program Participation