To reach our new goal of 100×30, we will focus on five specific initiatives:

Energy Efficiency: HCE will continue to work with its members to improve the energy efficiency of existing uses of electricity, to obtain an additional 0.25% per year of energy efficiency improvements.

Cleaner Wholesale Power Supply: Where feasible and cost-effective, HCE will coordinate with its wholesale power supplier, Public Service Company of Colorado, to further incorporate new, clean, dispatchable resources into HCE’s power supply mix, either as dedicated resources or as part of a broader wholesale power mix.

Local Clean Energy Resources: HCE will continue our existing power purchase agreements for energy from local biomass, hydro, solar, and coal mine methane projects that presently make up 13% of our total power supply resources.

Distributed Energy Resources: HCE will also continue its commitment to support at least 2 MW per year of new rooftop solar systems through generous rebates, programs, and rate designs that encourage our members to combine rooftop solar systems with onsite energy storage to aid the integration of these resources into the existing electric grid in a way that provides benefits for all HCE members.

Smart Electrification:Through rebates, rate and tariff design, and innovative programs, HCE will encourage the expanded use of electricity for transportation, building heating and cooling, and industrial processes in a way that results in net cost savings to the member, net emissions reductions, or both.