1. Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future Nathan Thorp Annie Rotondi Erika Danforth

2. Colorado Springs Utilities Publicly owned Provide cheapest energy available Coal and natural gas

3. CSU’s Renewable Energy Program Over 700 MW non-renewable energy supplied 1 MW wind power 100 kW blocks- $3.00 each

4. Goal Increase demand for renewable energy through education

5. Problems with fossil fuels Mining –Nearly 2 million acres disturbed –Coal miners develop respiratory problems Combustion –High nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions Respiratory problems Acid Rain –Carbon dioxide and global warming

6. Education Short-term vs. long-term thinking Scientific evidence of problems are well researched but not well known in community A better educated public should demand more alternative energy option

7. Obstacles in providing renewable energy for Colorado Springs

8. Economic Sustainability Subsidies for fossil fuel extraction High capital costs in R&D of renewables Economies of scale Infrastructure and current path

9. Education and public support People unaware of -health problems -supply of fossil fuels -possibilities for renewable energies

10. What Are Other Communities Doing? California - 12% non-hydro renewables - “Green Power” Texas - 2,000 MW renewable energy by 2009 New Mexico - Low income assistance - Renewable energy incorporated in mix - Inform customers of environmental impact

11. Solutions Individual Environmental Impact Sustainable Energy Information Brochure Sustainable Energy Task Force

12. Individual Environmental Impact Currently on Monthly Bill - kWh electricity used - cubic feet natural gas used We Propose to Add - perspective - individual environmental impacts of energy use

13. Sustainable Energy Information Brochure Environmental and health effects CSU’s current renewable energy program CSU’s energy conservation programs - weatherization kits - energy efficiency rebates

14. Sustainable Energy Task Force Funded by the independent fund Work with CSU and City Council Develop a cohesive sustainable energy plan

15. Conclusion Education Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future