Mountain Towns 2030

Meeting people where they are, focusing on economic benefits, and listening for common grounds are key to driving climate action in red states. Those were some of the takeaways from a conversation focused on protecting the future of mountain towns across America at the recent Mountain Towns 2030 conference, which explored the unique challenges and successes of implementing climate action in politically conservative, states. Featuring a diverse panel of advocates and public officials, the session highlighted resilience, innovative strategies, and lessons from the field for driving climate progress in regions where the topic can be contentious. Check out the article for key takeaways and the full video!

Huge opportunity to explore what a non-pipeline alternative is and how it can be the future for utilities. Certainly pros and cons to this filing, but we’ll keep at it! https://lnkd.in/gr7-QmXK

The Woodwell Climate Research Center is holding a webinar tomorrow (Wednesday, March 19) at 11AM ET to help sort through the chaotic landscape of federal climate policy. The presentation will be led by my amazing colleague Laura Uttley, who understands the nuances of congressional process better than anyone I've ever met. The chaos is (intentionally) overwhelming, and the first best thing you can do is understand what is happening. So please spread the word, and join us! https://lnkd.in/eBpMQtic

CO mountain communities - check out this amazing opportunity to get a free heat pump water heater from our friends at Zero Homes!

We're hiring a part time Development Director! Join us and be a core member of our team - building climate-resilient mountain, ski resort and rural communities.

Known globally as the birthplace of adventure tourism, Queenstown, New Zealand is tapping into its innovative spirit to lead the charge in regenerative tourism, with an emphasis on sustainability, community wellbeing, and economic resilience. Mat Woods Woods, Chief Executive of Destination Queenstown, shared their ambitious plan to achieve a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030 at the Mountain Towns 2030 Conference, a gathering of hundreds of leaders from mountain towns across the country.? Check out the full article and video below!

Tomorrow's hearing is a major step towards net-100% renewable energy for 19 Utah communities! The Public Service Commission will hold an impactful hearing (Docket 24-035-55) for the Utah Renewable Communities program. This initiative, involving 19 communities and a significant portion of Utah's electricity load, is poised to bring net-100% renewable energy by 2030. Approval of the solicitation process could mean new clean energy projects, boosting rural economies with tax revenue, and giving residents and businesses energy choice. I'm grateful for the amazing team that has pulled this together and congratulate everyone who has made this possible! More to come on the full program application: Docket 25-035-06. For more information: https://lnkd.in/db56Fr_5

At the recent Mountain Towns 2030 Summit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leaders from the Town of Jackson, Teton County, and Lower Valley Energy, Inc. shared their groundbreaking journey of collaboration to achieve ambitious energy conservation goals, exploring how partnerships between local governments, utilities, and communities can align climate policies with actionable solutions. The efforts of Energy Conservation Works (ECW) – a collaboration between Jackson, Teton County, and Lower Valley Energy – serves as a practical example for other mountain towns addressing climate change challenges. With Melissa Turley James P. O'Brien Jon Hougland Jonathan Schechter. Check out the article for key takeaways!

We had a chat with Thomas Clardy, CEO and founder of Powder Watts at the recent Mountain Towns Summit in Jackson, WY. Powder Watts is a company working to solve the massive electrical grid inefficiences caused by always on rooftop heat cabling - and saving consumers $$$ ??? Josh Robertson

We had a chat with Thomas Clardy, CEO and founder of Powder Watts at the recent Mountain Towns Summit in Jackson, WY. Powder Watts is a company working to solve the massive electrical grid inefficiences caused by always on rooftop heat cabling - and saving consumers $$$ ??? Josh Robertson