Carolyn Elam
Coverage of Carolyn Elam in the Nexus archive.
- Boulder has made climate progress, but must accelerate emissions cuts to hit its 2030 deadline
Boulder, Colorado, has updated its Climate Action Plan to accelerate emissions reductions, aiming for a 70% cut below 2018 levels by 2030. The city has already surpassed a previous 50% reduction target by 2024 but needs to double its pace to meet the new goal. Strategies include cleaner electricity, building electrification, and transportation reforms, with partnerships involving Xcel Energy and neighboring communities.
- Boulder launches pilot program to help nonprofits weather Xcel power shutoffs
Boulder has launched the Resiliency Hub Pilot Program to help nonprofits prepare for Xcel Energy's Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The program offers up to $50,000 for backup batteries and energy advisor support, funded by taxes on solar and battery storage systems. Harvest of Hope, a local food pantry, suffered refrigerated food losses during December's shutoffs, highlighting the program's purpose.