The Local Environmental Action Division (LEAD) provides leadership to achieve Boulder’s goals of sustainability and environmental quality. Our mission is to engage and assist the community to reduce waste and energy use through education, services and economic assistance. We develop city policy, offer educational programs, and partner with citizens, businesses and other organizations to protect Boulder's environment.

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•  Community Guide to Boulder's Climate Action Plan - 2010/2011 Progress Report
• Boulder's Energy Future
• Solar Grant Program seeking applications from Boulder-based nonprofits and affordable housing owners
• 6400 Arapahoe - Future Waste Reduction Facilities

FEATURED PROGRAMS & SERVICES

• EnergySmart
• SmartRegs
• Update to the Zero Waste Master Plan
• Take the 10 for Change challenge today and join over 100 Boulder County businesses committed to reducing their energy use by 10 percent.
• Neighborhood Sustainability
• Solar Grant Program
• Watts in the Water? - Learn more about how to conserve energy, water and money.

Watch highlights from a typical SmartRegs inspection.

Learn more about the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Neighborhood Program

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 January 2012 09:25