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Fowler’s Green Initiative the past, present, and future of sustainability

Explore the journey of Fowler, Colorado in becoming a sustainable community. Discover how renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal are being utilized to stabilize and reduce utility rates. Learn about the town's comprehensive land use plan, green renovations, and efforts in recycling and conservation education.

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Fowler’s Green Initiative the past, present, and future of sustainability

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  1. Fowler’s Green Initiativethe past, present, and future of sustainability

  2. Fowler, Colorado • Located in Otero county. • 33 miles east of Pueblo, Colorado. • 75 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, Colorado. • 1,206 residents and growing. • 4,340 feet above sea level.

  3. Where we started… • Looking at the past. • Thriving community 1900 – 1950s • Analyzing the present. (two years past) • Stagnant with many assets. • Planning the future. • Comprehensive land use plan. (Completed 01/09) • Sustainability with renewable energy. • Wind • Solar • Geo – Exchange • Biomass

  4. Where we want to go…Stabilize/Reduce/Eliminate Utility Rates • Park school renovation. (built in 1905) • Why not utilize current technology? • What about wind? • Why not solar? • Geo Exchange? Ground source heat pump? • Are there other assets? • Feedlots! • 2,400 tons of manure per day at a minimum. • Potential to produce 1-4MW per feedlot.

  5. Act? Yes! Paper vs. Hardware Study? No!

  6. Work History • Developing working relationships • Green alternatives: • Discussions with national labs, equipment developers, Universities, community, utility providers, local Gov’t, State Gov’t, Federal Gov’t and private developers • Concept to implementation • Assessment of energy needs for Fowler • Region • County • Town • School District • Residents • Business

  7. Progress to Date (05/09) • Financing groups established • Research/Business Plan/Proforma complete • Public/private partnerships in place • Bio-solids marketing companies identified • Local/Regional feedlots • Solar behind the meter • May 2009 (600 kW) • Anemometer Data • 20 months of data • Conservation • Community Education

  8. The Future of Fowler • Regional Feedlot project • Geo-Exchange for historic building (2010) • Solar-powered LED lighting in Park (2009) • Solar-powered School District & Town (2009, 2010) • Reduced/stable utility costs (school district 2009) • Bringing sustainability to Fowler and Colorado • Comprehensive Land Use Plan (2009) • Economic Development (ongoing)

  9. The Future of Fowler (cont.) • Waterless solar powered toilets in park (2009) • Development of Wind Power (2010) • Recycling of residential waste (2010) • Conservation education (ongoing) • Eliminate Utility Cost with the exception of maintenance (2014)

  10. Thank you, questions? Fowler, Colorado A great place to grow.

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