Colorado Carbon Fund.org. Colorado Carbon Fund Overview This new voluntary carbon offset program is being established to advance the following objectives:

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Colorado Carbon Fund.org

Colorado Carbon Fund Overview This new voluntary carbon offset program is being established to advance the following objectives: Develop a funding source for community-based clean energy and climate mitigation projects in Colorado Provide high quality, credible offsets for individuals, businesses and government agencies interested in mitigating their carbon footprint Support Colorado’s climate change mitigation objectives

Colorado Communities with Local Energy or Climate Goals Widespread support for local clean energy, but need funding sources. Colorado Carbon Fund is exploring partnerships with:Aspen Boulder Denver Durango Fort Collins Steamboat Telluride Vail/Eagle Valley

Colorado Carbon Fund Potential Projects Energy efficiency (homes, businesses, institutions, affordable housing) Renewable energy (biomass, solar domestic hot water) Methane capture (anaerobic digesters for animal waste, landfill gas) Transportation (hybrid bus fleets) Down the road – ag sequestration and forestry **Direct vs. indirect emissions reductions

Credibility of Offsets Real Surplus (“additional” or beyond BAU) Verifiable Permanent Enforceable And … third-party certification

Offsets – Part of a Nutritious Breakfast?

Offsets – Part of a Nutritious Breakfast! Avoid … Reduce … then Offset Energy efficiency Tracking GHG inventory On-site Renewable Energy Transportation Options Employee/Customer Education And then… buy some offsets!

Yahoo! – buying offsets as part of comprehensive climate strategy “We’re measuring our impacts, reducing within Yahoo! where we can, and, for what remains, investing in projects elsewhere that reduce greenhouse gases in amounts equal to what we are emitting.”

3 Steps to Offset Carbon offsets are a part of a three step process for consumers to engage in a sustainable energy lifestyle. 1. Measure your emissions from energy use and travel. 2. Reduce your emissions with energy efficiency and renewable energy. 3. Offset unavoidable emissions through the Colorado Carbon Fund. By taking these steps, Individuals and businesses can help Colorado meet our state's Climate Action Plan goal to reduce emissions 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.

ColoradoCarbonFund.org

3 Carbon Calculators Individuals – home energy, driving, flying Businesses – interactive pdf tool, office energy, employee travel by car, plane, shipping; links to city Green Business programs and other resources Events – Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau carbon calculator and green event tips

Community Benefits - Donations to CO Carbon Fund are tax-deductible - Carbon offsets support Colorado projects - Supports local clean energy and climate goals - Provides funds for local re-investment in small community clean energy projects - Provides funds for local community groups (fee paid for each offset donation received) *CO Carbon Fund/Climate Trust provide all administration and oversight, including: website, credit card/check processing, tracking, verification/certification, customer service, marketing

October 15: GEO Workshop on Local Gov’t Energy and Sustainability Details on both events at:

Susan Innis Colorado Carbon Fund Program Manager 1580 Logan Street, Suite 100 Denver, CO (303) ColoradoCarbonFund.org