It has now been more than two years since Mayor Hancock asked the City to switch to 100% renewable energy for the City’s electricity needs. There is no denying that is an aggressive goal. However, if achieved, it could put Denver in the limelight among the top cities to run solely on renewable energy.
Contrary to the understanding of many, running on 100 percent renewable energy does not mean disconnecting from Xcel Energy. It means building a renewable capacity for the grid to meet the entire demand for electricity in the City.
A renowned renewable energy specialist, Jonathan Rogers, further explained and said, &#…
Renewable Electricity: The 100% Renewable Electricity 2030 Goal
Xcel Energy has been the leading supplier of electricity across Denver and a significant proportion of Colorado. However, Denver holds a vision to use 100% renewable energy across Colorado by 2030.
Despite other states and countries working towards the same goal, for Denver, it is different. Denver seeks to help achieve a fully renewable electricity system, while other states focus on powering their cities and towns using renewable energy.
The disparency of Denver…