Stationary Committee Meeting #1
November 17th, 2016 8:30-11
CAVEA, 890 Auraria Parkway – Metro State University
Meeting Objectives
The following are today’s meeting objectives:
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Committee Member Introductions
Clarify the charge to the committee
Clarify purpose, timeline, and process
Review Denver’s greenhouse gas emissions and survey data
Identify early data needs
Create a clear, broad list of strategies as a starting point for larger goals
Today’s Schedule
The following is today’s schedule:
8:30
Ground Rules and Agenda Introduction
Review ground rules and agenda.
8:35
Welcome, Purpose, and Charge of Committee by Bob M McDonald, Executive Director at Denver
Department of Environmental Health
Denver staff will provide a brief overview of why the committee was formed and your charge.
8:45
Introduction and Welcome
Committee members will introduce themselves.
8:55
Greenhouse Gas Overview
Denver staff will provide a quick overview of their greenhouse gas emissions.
9:00
Review Survey Results
Provide an overview of survey results.
9:05
Review and Brainstorm Strategy Categories
Review list of overarching categories. Brainstorm greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Vote on
suggested strategies.
10:45 Review Initial List of Broad Strategies
Review results of voting.
10:55 Next Steps
Review next steps. Summary of action items between meetings.
11:00 Adjourn
Charge of the Committee
In December 2015, Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced a bold and ambitious goal of reducing our
community-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by the year 2050 (80x50). In that statement, he committed the
City to host a stakeholder process to identify needed transformational strategies to reach that goal. Through a
lengthy and deliberate process, Denver identified individuals with varied expertise, innovative tendencies, and a
commitment to developing an achievable 80x50 plan for Denver by creating a comprehensive list of strategies.
The stationary committee has been charged with creating an initial list of building, energy efficiency, and
renewable energy strategies to help meet the 80x50 goals.