Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency - City and County of Denver

We have extended the deadline! Nominate a business that is going above and beyond for sustainability. Through Denver's Certifiably Green Denver program, over 400 businesses have taken the steps to go green. These businesses are leading the way toward making the city vibrant and thriving. If you know or are a part of a business, nominate them for a Certifiably Green Denver award! On August 22, we will recognize the winners at our Green Business Showcase. Submit your nomination by August 19: https://bit.ly/46yxaNY

Over 400 businesses are taking steps to become sustainable through Certifiably Green Denver. These businesses are leading the way toward making Denver a vibrant, thriving city. Join us in celebrating businesses that go above and beyond for sustainability. Nominate your favorite business for a Certifiably Green Denver award! We will also accept self nominations. On August 22, the city will recognize the winners at our Green Business Showcase. Submit your nomination by August 19: https://bit.ly/46yxaNY

📢 Natural Resource Management Workforce Ecosystem Analysis (RFP) The city is soliciting proposals for a workforce analysis and assessment. The work will focus on Denver's Natural Resource Management sector. The city wants to assess the current state of the workforce and its demands. The goal is to find ways to identify gaps, increase career pathways, and improve job growth. Help us reach the city's goals for reducing pollution and building a skilled green workforce. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LT7Ysf

We are celebrating Denver businesses going green! The city's Certifiably Green Denver program has helped over 400 businesses achieve their sustainability goals. This program provides tools, guides and funding to help businesses succeed. From small to large, these businesses help make Denver a vibrant city. Celebrate, network and paint the town green on Thursday, August 22 at the Green Business Showcase. This event is free and open to neighborhood groups, community members and businesses. RSVP today: https://bit.ly/46AHXHF

Our Executive Director Elizabeth Babcock teamed up with Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance to discuss the ways cities can (and are) address extreme heat in Fast Company. Read on:

Denver is using clean energy to help our communities thrive. The city has installed 12 community solar arrays at several recreation centers, nonprofits, and schools. These arrays help power nearby buildings. A lot of these solar arrays are built to generate extra energy which the city donates to offset the energy bills of Denver Public Schools families. By next summer, the city will install four more solar arrays around our communities. Solar energy is helping Denver become a healthier and more resilient city. With 300 days of sunshine every year, solar is an ample energy source that will help power the city for years to come. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WehJ97 Mike Johnston City and County of Denver

Denver is building healthy, sustainable places to live, work and visit. Denver is supporting 17 buildings to be all-electric – these include affordable housing units, restaurants and cultural centers. By next summer, 10 of those buildings will be open for business, providing pollution-free heating, cooling, cooking, hot water and more amenities to Denverites. Latino Cultural Arts Center is leading the way with the all-electric construction of their new Cultural Campus. This campus, rooted in the Latino experience, will serve people of all ages. It will merge artistic and cultural development with economic empowerment. Executive Director Alfredo Reyes says, “My vision is that someday, not too far from now, we’ll be able to have students come to [LCAC] to learn about heat pumps, electricians, etc. and apply what they’re learning. This is not only a cultural and philosophic issue, its also economic. It’s really important for everyone to be able to participate in the green economy through their own cultural legacies.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WehJ97 📸 Kalen Jesse Photography Co. Mike Johnston City and County of Denver

We're hiring! Our office is looking for a Natural Resource Management Workforce Liaison. This position will become an industry expert in natural resource management. In this position, you will help drive demand, create and increase access to quality jobs that help reduce GHG emissions, improve climate resiliency, and reduce barriers in Denver’s priority populations. #SeeYourselfHere Apply before August 7: https://bit.ly/3A0xCbN

Denver is moving toward a cleaner, safer and thriving future. To succeed, the city needs the talent and skills of a trained workforce. The Climate Protection Fund helps create greener career paths by funding programs and training that expand this exciting new workforce. The job placement rate for trainees in Denver’s green workforce program has increased by 76% in the past year! These trainings have helped people like Rachel start a new career as an electrician. She says, "The knowledge, skills, and patience that I've cultivated so far might be my favorite part of this challenging career," she reflects. "Each time you try something new, even a physically or technically very difficult task, you improve." Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WehJ97 Mike Johnston City and County of Denver

Exciting news! The Denver Regional Council of Governments has been awarded $199.7M from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This Climate Pollution Reduction Grant will centralize rebates, provide energy advising, and create job opportunities for 3.3 million Coloradans. In alignment with the Biden Administration's Justice40 Initiative, 47% of these funds are dedicated to low-income and disadvantaged communities. As a leader in climate action, Denver is primed to collaborate with our neighboring communities to expand our nation-leading climate programs. We are excited to support DRCOG's initiative to facilitate the transition from gas to all-electric appliances for more people in the Denver metro area. By reducing gas usage and energy efficiency in buildings, we aim to reduce pollution significantly. We are honored to have played a role in developing this program. This grant will streamline the process of making buildings energy-efficient and all-electric, making sustainable choices more accessible and affordable for our community. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gH6jcHQ5 Boulder County City of Boulder Mike Johnston #Decarbonization #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Sustainability