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Boulder's Energy Future Today Newsletter Archive

Use the links below to read past editions of the project newsletter.

2013 Editions

  • March/April 2013
    • Council moves municipalization study into Phase 2
    • Phase 2 underway; Phase 2 work explained
    • Municipalization: Know the Facts
    • Denton, TX: On the road to becoming the utility of the future
    • Charter guiding principles on rates; provisions require more than rate parity on day one
    • City/Xcel create task force on partnership options
  • Jan/Feb 2013

    • Options analysis memo released
    • Options for moving forward explained
    • Technically Optimal Service Area Map created
    • Join the discussion - upcoming opportunities for you to join the discussion and provide feedback

2012 Editions

  • December 2012
    • Executive director thanks community
    • A year-in-review
    • Timeline shifts for public feedback
    • A holiday look at Santa's impact on our environment and ways to have a sustainable celebration
  • November 2012
    • Council approves metrics; significant research underway
    • Will annexation be necessary as part of the project?
    • Rebates available to help insulate and air seal your home
    • Voters approve CAP tax extension; new and enhanced programs coming soon
    • Greenhouse gases hit record high in 2011
    • City to seek feedback on possible energy strategies in January
    • Upcoming events
  • September/October 2012
    • Finalized work plan to guide muni exploration; metrics key to analyzing strategies 
    • Mitigating risk and seizing opportunities
    • Energy saving tips for winter
    • Did you know the city is already in the business of efficiently generating renewable energy?
    • The city's Energy Performance Contract
    • October is Energy Awareness Month
  • August 2012
    • Municipalization work plan being developed to guide strategy analysis and the future of the project
    • CAP tax extension possibly on the November ballot - third reading on Aug. 21
    • Municipalization charter guidelines
    • Survey shows CAP tax support
    • New Climate Action website
    • Energy saving facts
  • July 2012
    • CAP tax dollars at work
    • Commercial Energy Efficiency
    • Municipalization process update
    • Energy Saving Tips
    • July 24 Study Session
    • Upcoming events
  • May/June 2012
    • Carbon tax renewal on the November ballot
    • 10 for Change Commercial Energy Efficiency Program
    • Current Events
    • Energy efficiency tips
  • April 2012
    • Heather Bailey named new Executive Director of Energy Strategy and Electric Utility Development
    • Boulder to Xcel: Do not discriminate against customers
    • EnergySmart helps homeowners, landlords and businesses save money, time and energy
    • Environmental Advisory Board and their role with the Climate Action Framework - you can help
    • Upcoming Events
  • March 2012
    • Introduction from City Manager Brautigam
    • Creating a city electric utility: Can we do it?
    • Climate action in Boulder, yesterday, today, tomorrow
    • Key steps in Municipalization
    • Spotlight on the Public Utilities Commission
    • Events

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