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SUSTAINABILITY <br />0 <br />SUSTAINABILITY SPOTLIGHT <br />As seasons change again, the City's Sustainability Division <br />would like to share some opportunities and updates with <br />the community. <br />Community Decarbonization Plan <br />The City has partnered with Xcel's Partners in Energy <br />team and a community stakeholder group to develop <br />Louisville's Community Decarbonization Plan. This plan <br />outlines an implementable framework for residential <br />and commercial decarbonization through transportation <br />electrification, energy supply, and building efficiency <br />and electrification. <br />The plan represents collective perspectives of <br />Louisville business representatives, Louisville residents, <br />community group members, topic experts, and members <br />of historically underrepresented groups. This plan was <br />developed by everyone to ensure that the varied needs <br />and hopes of the community are represented. The plan <br />will guide decisions and have a real -world impact on the <br />City of Louisville's decarbonization vision, strategies, <br />and goals. <br />The Plan's strategies will help Louisville achieve its <br />2030 climate goals through the decarbonization of <br />buildings, transportation (via electrification), and energy <br />supply. This plan will include: <br />► A summary of baseline conditions, to inform the <br />decarbonization roadmap <br />► An aspirational vision that reflects the community's <br />collective decarbonization priorities <br />► Measurable decarbonization goals that build upon <br />Louisville's Climate Action Goals Dashboard <br />► Strategic approach to achieving Louisville's goals <br />► Measurable targets to evaluate strategy <br />implementation progress <br />Available now! Energy efficiency and electrification <br />rebates for existing homes <br />We're excited to share that the City has teamed up <br />with Boulder County's EnergySmart program to offer <br />residents fantastic rebates on energy efficiency and <br />electric appliance upgrades in existing homes. <br />Rebates for efficiency and electric appliances fall into <br />two categories: Stand Alone and Fuel Switching. You <br />can benefit from both! Stand Alone covers items like <br />heat pumps, insulation, and air sealing. If you remove a <br />natural gas furnace, water heater, or stove during your <br />project, you can also receive Fuel Switching rebates. <br />This means saving money while using less energy in <br />your home. <br />Rebates are available now on a first come, first served <br />basis. To get started, connect with an Energy Advisor at <br />Boulder County EnergySmart by calling (303) 544-1000 <br />or by emailing Info4EnergySmartYes.com. The Energy <br />Advisor will guide you through the Louisville rebates <br />available for your home project and connect you with <br />additional Xcel Energy, state and federal rebates and <br />tax credits that may also be applied. <br />Internal Decarbonization Plan <br />On October 10, 2023, Louisville's City Council adopted <br />the Internal Decarbonization Plan, a strategic roadmap <br />for decarbonization of municipal buildings, fleet and <br />equipment by 2040. The City's goal of the project is <br />to reduce carbon emissions, improve climate resiliency <br />and provide a decarbonization framework for its <br />residents and businesses, both locally and regionally. <br />To learn more and read the plan, <br />visit LouisvilleCO.gov/Internal <br />Decarbonization Plan OR scan <br />this OR code. <br />Page 4 • Winter 2023-24 <br />COL-2023-CU-Winter-Working_F.indd 4 <br />11/14/23 10:07 AM <br />