Why is Fort Collins Interested in Climate Protection?

In choosing to embrace climate protection, Fort Collins has adopted the "No Regrets" approach already adopted by localities and corporations around the world. This approach that entails making economically sound choices to curb greenhouse gas emissions, while providing multiple benefits to the community and support for existing community goals.

You’re Invited to a Public Open House on the City’s Draft Climate Action Plan (PDF) - Nov. 12, 5-7 pm

Please join us for a community meeting on the Fort Collins’ Draft Climate Action Plan (PDF 1.3MB). Find out why climate change is important and why community action matters, or comment online using the Draft Climate Action Plan Input Form.

NEW Here are the details on when to join us for the open house and where:

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Northside Aztlan Community Center
112 East Willow
(Light refreshments served)

Agenda:

• 5:00 – 5:30 Browse Information
• 5:30 – 5:50 Stephen Saunders, president, Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
• 5:50 – 6:10 Presentation on Draft Climate Action Plan
• 6:10 – 6:30 Question and Answer
• 6:30 – 7:00 Browse Information

Stephen Saunders, founder and president of the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, will kick-off the event with a talk at 5:30 p.m., followed by an overview of the draft plan and Q&A.

Citizens will also have an opportunity to peruse information on the proposed new Energy Policy, recycling strategies under consideration, Climate Wise, the Colorado Carbon Fund, the recently adopted Fort Collins Bicycle Plan and the process to develop the Transit Strategic Plan.

Press Release: “Fort Collins Seeks Community Input on Draft Climate Action Plan” (PDF 59KB)

Fort Collins Draft Climate Action Plan

A Draft Climate Action Plan (PDF 1.3MB) has been developed by the City of Fort Collins, following input from the Climate Task Force, City Council, boards and City staff. The draft plan builds upon existing successes and encompasses a range of strategies to engage all sectors of the community and address sources of emissions. Strategies in the Draft Climate Action Plan also support other local community goals and contribute to sustaining Fort Collins as a vibrant, world class community.

NEW Your Comments Are Sought on The Draft Plan

Please join us for a community meeting (PDF 59KB) on the Fort Collins’ Draft Climate Action Plan (PDF 1.3MB). Find out why climate change is important and why community action matters. You’ll also learn how the Plan will help Fort Collins reduce our carbon emissions and improve other areas of our environment and economy. Or comment on-line using the Draft Climate Action Plan Input Form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take a peek at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF 263KB) about the draft Plan. Summary responses will be posted here.

Fort Collins Climate Task Force

After a year of evaluating strategies and considering cost-effectiveness, the Climate Task Force completed its recommendations (PDF 1.3MB) in June 2008. Following subsequent input from City Council, boards and city staff, a Draft Climate Action Plan has been developed.

The 2007 Fort Collins Climate Task Force was charged with updating Fort Collins Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to describe the steps that the Fort Collins community could take to meet the existing 2010 greenhouse gas emissions target. More »

• CTF Recommendations - June 2008 (PDF 1.3MB)

Fort Collins Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals

Resolution 2008-051 (PDF 115KB) adopted by City Council in May 2008 establishes two greenhouse gas goals for the Fort Collins community, and one near-term “intent” to reduce emissions. The two goals are identical to statewide goals set for Colorado.

Goals

• Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 2005 levels by 2020
• Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050

2012 Intent

• Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2012 to a level not to exceed 2,466,000 tons CO2e

Fort Collins Joins the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign

In 1997, by passing Resolution 97-97, Fort Collins joined over 300 municipalities (now over 400) around the world in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign , recognizing that "local government actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs, reducing energy expenditures, and saving money for the City government, its businesses and its citizens;" more»

Fort Collins Joins Rocky Mountain Climate Organization

Colorado is special. Colorado also is changing.
Less snow. Less water. More drought. More wildfire.
Let's keep Colorado such a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Fort Collins is one of seven initial partners in the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization, a broad coalition of mainstream interests formed in June 2004 to spread the word about what climate change can do to us here and what we can do about it.

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