Preparing for the Future 2013 Summary of AccomplishmentsIn thinking back, 2013 was a big year for Fort Collins—a year filled with many accomplishments.

According to the City’s recent Citizen Survey, 97 percent of participants believe Fort Collins is a great place to live. That doesn’t happen by accident, and local businesses, like yours, deserve recognition for your hard work and willingness to go the extra mile to make this community stand out.

Fort Collins is receiving recognition at a national level. Time magazine recently dubbed Fort Collins as “America’s Most Satisfied City,” partly due to innovative programs like ClimateWise.

Last year, ClimateWise welcomed 52 new businesses. Since 2000, ClimateWise business partners, which range from large to small organizations, have achieved a cumulative savings of nearly $83 million and avoided nearly 1.2 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Our community has made it clear that sustainability is an important core value. That’s thanks, in part, to the voter-approved Keep Fort Collins Great sales tax revenue that allows ClimateWise to offer resources and support to business partners.

To complement our greenhouse gas reduction goals, the City strives to be a leader in innovation, and this year, we are placing a renewed emphasis on the “people,” or “social” side of sustainability. We’ve challenged our staff to understand what it really means to be a “world class” city…not just for a select few, but for all of our residents.

With the combined efforts of the City and our business community, we are building a sustainable plan for the future that values the importance of the amazing environment we all love and enjoy here in Fort Collins. Thank you for your contributions and devoted passion.

Sincerely,

Darin Atteberry City Manager

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ClimateWise, Business Smart ClimateWise is a free, voluntary program that helps businesses combine operational efficiency with greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction through conservation of water, waste, energy and transportation. These actions result in cost savings and added benefits to business partners, such as: • public recognition• technical assistance• ongoing business support• seminars• tools and resources for savings• peer networking opportunities• customer loyalty and employee pride

2013 at a Glance • ClimateWise grew by 52 business partners,

bringing the number of current partners to 362 (402 businesses historically have participated in the program – some have moved, closed their doors or consolidated locations). These businesses reduced 171,641 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).

• Cost savings for businesses were nearly $15 million.

Partnerships People PowerPartner and student volunteers supported ClimateWise by logging more than 1,034 hours, valued at $23,187.00, in areas such as business phone calls, onsite partner project support, research, data analysis, and Advisory Committee planning and project implementation. This is a 32 percent increase over previous year’s volunteer hours. Increased participation can be attributed to process improvements, including the new volunteer opportunities webpage.

ClimateWise MissionTo build and serve an active

group of businesses and

organizations that is committed

to making Fort Collins a

world-class community

through climate protection,

environmental stewardship and

economic vitality.

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More than 66 ClimateWise businesses sponsored summer and winter Bike to Work Day

breakfast stations.

Partner Reported CO2e Reductions

Photos Left to Right: Robert V. Trout, Hydropower Plant Tour. New Belgium Sustainability Talk and Tour.

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Photos Left to Right: Summer Bike to Work Day CSU students presenting Life Cycle Analysis project

Leveraging ResourcesClimateWise continues to expand and strengthen educational offerings through its many partnerships: Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins Chamber, Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, US Green Building Council and many others. An outcome of this collaboration resulted in the creation of the Northern Colorado Sustainable Communities Collaborative, a regional group formed for ongoing collaboration that promotes adoption of sustainability knowledge, practices and demonstration.

Fort Collins Chamber and ClimateWise collaborated on the Green In Action series for another banner year.

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2013 Breakdown of CO2e Reductions by Source

2013 Partnership DemographicsPartners in the program employ nearly 38,192 employees, ranging from small one-employee businesses to CSU, the largest employer in Northern Colorado.

Building a Community: Strong Connections with Colorado State UniversityClimateWise staff connected with representatives from CSU’s fraternity and sorority Life, Associated Students of Colorado State University and Student Sustainability Center to develop service learning opportunities and assist with energy and waste reductions. They also worked with Department of Political Science graduate faculty and students to create practical learning opportunities that benefit students and the organization.

Two students from the CMMAP (Center for Multi-scale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes) summer internship program completed their project and presented Life Cycle Analysis: A Tool for Making Informed Decisions. The presentation educated ClimateWise partners on the complexities of four common business considerations to help them make informed and conscious decisions in their consumption. Case studies include: coffee production, Styrofoam alternatives, tissue vs. handkerchief use and electronic replacement.

Lifetime Reductions

Transportation 3.3%

Water Conservation 0%

Solid Waste 61.4%

Renewable Energy 14.3%

Natural Gas Efficiency 2.5%

Electric Efficiency 18.6%

Transportation 1.4%

Water Conservation .9%

Solid Waste 26%

Renewable Energy 6%

Natural Gas Efficiency 12%

Electric Efficiency 54%

“I really like the myClimateWise reporting email reminder and

instructions - very helpful! Keep up the good work guys.

- Cabel Rohloff, Air Comfort

“The help you provided was so awesome—from the

brainstorming, to the trash audit (a real eye-opener)

and the reporting help—we greatly appreciate the support

and encouragement from ClimateWise staff.”

- Louise Mosnik, Poudre River Library District

Strategic Leadership: ClimateWise Advisory Committee Produces Plans, ProgramsAdvisory committees are core to the ClimateWise program structure and development. The 2013-2014 ClimateWise Advisory Committee consisted of three subcommittees. A total of 26 dedicated business partners helped ClimateWise staff increase the program’s effectiveness and impact on the Fort Collins community.

Advisory Committee goals are evaluated at the beginning of each year and subcommittees are formed based on the needs of the program. Subcommittee accomplishments include:

• Volunteer Committee launched a pilot program called the Business Support Volunteer program (BSVP). Through this program, valuable professional experiences are created for volunteers, and staff resources are leveraged by providing additional hands-on assistance to businesses. Accomplishments included the validation of BSVP demand among ClimateWise partners, development of a BSVP job description and participation agreements for partners and volunteers, the addition of the job description and application to the ClimateWise webpage, development of a volunteer recruitment resource list and the implementation of three BSVP pilot sites.

• Program Assistance Committee is a group of seasoned ClimateWise partners who review programmatic updates from staff and other committees, as well as the Social Superstars and Ambassador awards. During 2013, the committee developed a comprehensive

reference list of project ideas for business partners to implement. They also worked with the Ambassador Committee to support its social media messaging project.

• Ambassador/Mentor Committee supported business outreach and recruitment for the program as well as mentoring for existing ClimateWise partners. The team also coordinated the launch of the ClimateWise Facebook page and helped support program communications by providing assistance with ongoing messaging to partners with recognition.

Watch Advisory Committee video.

ClimateWise Social SuperstarsIn its second year, ClimateWise Social Superstars continued to gain traction among partners. There were 18 businesses that participated, which contributed to a data outcome of more than $80,000 in cash and $100,000 in non-cash services, all focused on positive social impacts. More than 7,800 hours (3.79 FTE equivalent) were dedicated and over 100 organizations received time, money or services through this program.*

In 2013, the ClimateWise newsletter Climate Wire showcased nine partner initiatives that were chosen through a peer selection process.

*Assumptions: totals represent a combination of actual reported data and an average of the answer range submitted. For example, if a participant was asked how many hours were dedicated and answered “5–9 hours”, 7 hours was represented for these totals.

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Recognized as Harvard University’s

Top 50 Innovative Government Program

Photos Left to Right: City and county manager discussion panel, Business Innovation FairAdvisory Committee recognized Dee Wanger, Ridekick International for outstanding mentorship ClimateWise Advisory Committee Kick-Off Luncheon

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Partner RecognitionAlong with the valuable ongoing assistance to help partners reduce GHG emissions and meet program levels, ClimateWise also provides partner recognition in various publications, radio spots, local cable television and community presentations. The more partners participate and earn higher levels, the more recognition they receive. Visit the ClimateWise website to learn more.

The Northern Colorado Business Report and Cambon Studios helped publish a Partner Profile magazine, highlighting business partner successes.

Educational Events and SeminarsClimateWise hosted educational events with a total of 722 attendees in 2013. Sponsorships and in-kind contributions reduced event venue costs by 51 percent.

ClimateWise partners contributed more than $26,380 to the program through sponsorship and services.

Annual Conference, Business Innovation FairClimateWise regionalized the Business Innovation Fair in 2013, bringing together business professionals and community members along the Front Range. Hosted by the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland and Longmont and Platte River Power Authority, attendees had the opportunity to learn about environmental stewardship and rebuilding sustainably post flood and fires. A panel discussion among Front Range city and county managers highlighted the opportunities for increased collaboration in fostering a resilient community. • Estes Park Town Administrator –

Frank Lancaster• Fort Collins City Manager – Darin Atteberry • Larimer County Manager – Linda Hoffman• Longmont City Manager – Harold Dominguez• Loveland City Manager – Bill Cahill

Join ClimateWise and regional partners for this year’s Business Innovation Fair on October 2 at Budweiser Events Center.

“Thanks for all that you and ClimateWise do for us and our

community of businesses. It is a positive impact that your team makes, and I want you to know that it doesn’t go unnoticed.”

- Stephanie Riedel, Scuba Schools International

Presented with Outstanding

Achievement in Local Government Innovation award from the Alliance

for Innovation

Photos Left to Right: EnvirOvation 2013 - City Manager Darin Atteberry presents Ambassador winners with traveling bike award Fort Collins Mayor Karen Weitkunat at Sign-A-Rama’s Bike to Work Day breakfast station - 5 -

Join us in thanking ClimateWise Platinum partners who annually:• take steps to increase operational efficiency• serve as role models, mentors and advisors to the business community

2013 Platinum Partners

Advanced Energy

Anheuser-Busch

Avago Technologies

Brinkman Partners

City of Fort Collins

Colorado State University

Gallegos Sanitation, Inc.

Green Ride Colorado

Hewlett-Packard Company

Intel Corporation

New Belgium Brewing Co.

NewMark Merrill Mountain States (Fort Collins Marketplace)

Platte River Power Authority

Poudre River Public Library District

Poudre School District

Poudre Valley Hospital – University of Colorado Health

RB+B Architects, Inc.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurants

Rocky Mountain Innosphere

Trebuchet Group

Trees, Water & People

USDA Agricultural Research Service

Vaught Frye Larson Architects & Ripley Design, Inc.

Vineyard Church of the Rockies

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ClimateWise, Business Smart

Recycled 2,430 cubic feet yard waste Platte River Power Authority ClimateWise Platinum Partner

Photo by Cambon Studios

annually. Future projects using these dollars may include PV expansion on its campus and/or a deep retrofit of the facility’s HVAC system, which contributes to roughly 30 percent of the overall energy consumption.

Water ReductionArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grasslands’ (ARP) green team members in Fort Collins were determined to reduce outside irrigation water use. They worked with the building’s property manager to adjust the irrigation schedule and controls. This no-cost action resulted in a savings of over 1,375,000 gallons of water in 2013, a 68 percent reduction. Watch partner video

Faith Evangelical-Free Church replaced 36 toilets in the facility with 1.28 gallon low-flow toilets. The church took advantage of rebates from Fort Collins Utilities to offset part of the project cost and will save an average of 13,052 gallons of water annually.

Transportation ReductionJax Outdoor Gear continues to offer a carbon credit reduction of $1 per day to employees who bike or walk to work and $0.50 per day to employees who use alternative transportation. Participating employees biked a total of 11,497 miles, walked 169 miles, carpooled 7,903 miles and rode 4,103 miles by bus. Watch partner video

Spirae employees tracked telecommuting miles in 2013 and avoided a total of over 1,600 vehicle miles by working from home.

Success in ActionWaste ReductionMountain Whitewater Descents (MWD) collected a variety of reused materials to remodel its bar and outdoor venue, including wood, steel and unique materials, such as a sail from a boat. Its team continues to repurpose and recycle materials. MWD works with customers around the world, which allows them to teach others to be more environmentally responsible and showcase their great conservation projects. Watch partner video

Jax Outdoor Gear and Jax Farm and Ranch have one of the most robust recycling programs reported for a mid-sized business. Both teams critically examine their waste streams and have been able to find a home for nearly every material. Watch partner video

Energy ReductionCargill replaced a large growth chamber used to grow research plants with two smaller chambers. The smaller growth chambers allow for improved operational efficiency and will save Cargill a minimum of $11,000 annually in energy costs, a reduction of 157,680 kilowatt-hours (kWh).

New Belgium Brewing began charging its owners a per-kWh tax on purchased electricity consumption at the same rate it was previously charged by the Fort Collins Utilities Green Energy Program. The money collected will be reserved for energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy projects at the brewery. It will help directly reduce New Belgium’s reliance on fossil fuels and results in setting aside roughly $200,000

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The ClimateWise program has been a success for more

than 14 years in the Fort Collins community, working

with businesses to implement more than 6,500 projects that

have reduced 1.2 million metric tons of CO2e and saved more

than $83 million for business partners.

Photos Left to Right: Stormwater: Low Impact Design Talk and TourRobert V. Trout, Hydropower Plant TourBike to Work Day breakfast station, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

ClimateWise as a Model The successful ClimateWise program model was highlighted at the Colorado Renewable Energy Conference and the Conference of the Colorado Climate Network. The Network showcased successful programs from Utah and Colorado, with county commissioners, legislators, program managers and federal representatives in attendance.

Moving ForwardThe ClimateWise program has been a success for more than 14 years, working with businesses to implement more than 6,500 projects that have reduced 1.2 million metric tons of CO2e and saved more than $83 million for business partners.

The program is reaching maturity and City staff, along with Advisory Committee members, are working to analyze program requirements and match the changing needs of its business partners. During 2014, the ClimateWise Strategic Plan work will reflect the updated Climate Action Plan, Energy Policy, Sustainability Plan and other supported City of Fort Collins plans.

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Making Fort Collins a Better Place Measures that MatterWater conservation:Cumulative water savings since the year 2000: 12,000,000,000 gallons (12 billion gallons)

Approximately equivalent to: • water used by 14,500 homes since

the year 2000• filling City Park pool 55,000 times

Electric energy: • Cumulative savings since the year 2000:

819,000,000 kWh• Approximately equivalent to the electricity

used by 7,500 homes since the year 2000

Natural gas energy:• Cumulative savings since the year 2000:

19,700,000 therms• Approximately equivalent to the natural gas

used by 2,100 homes since the year 2000

Material diverted from landfill by reduction, reuse, composting or recycling:• Cumulative savings since the year 2000:

684,000 tons• Approximately equivalent in weight to 50,000

Transfort city buses

Photos Left to Right: ClimateWise Talk and Tour of Larimer County LandfillRocky Mountain Innosphere’s Bike to Work ContestBike to Work Day breakfast station, Starbucks – City Park & Elizabeth

Did You Know?ClimateWise business partners reduced 171,641 metric tons of CO2e in 2013, which is approximately equivalent to:

• 15 million trees planted, or

• reduction of 2.3 million round trip vehicle trips between Fort Collins and Denver, or

• reduction of 203,000 roundtrip airline flights from Denver to New York City, or

• taking 520,000 60-watt light bulbs—in use 24 hours a day—out of service

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Larimer County GovernmentMountain Whitewater DescentsNorth Front Range MPOOdell Brewing Company Outpost SunsportPrimp Hair StudioProfessional Document Management and The FeetRidekick InternationalSign-A-Rama Fort CollinsStarbucks - City Park & ElizabethTrinity Lutheran ChurchUSDA Natural Resources Research Center, Bldg. AWater Pik, Inc.

Silver PartnersAccounting Systems, Inc. (ASI)Advanced Animal Care of ColoradoAir Comfort, Inc.Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Supervisor’s Office and Canyon Lakes Ranger DistrictArboRx Tree CareArchitecture PlusArmstead Construction, Inc.Aspen Grove MarketingAutomatic Data Processing (ADP)Avery Electric, Inc.Best Western University Inn Bohemian CompaniesBounce Software, LLC Brian Cox DentistryCambon StudiosCareer Analytics Network, Inc. Charco BroilerChipper’s LanesCitron WorkSpacesClay Pot CreativeColumbine Health SystemsCommunity AutomotiveConnecting Signs Coopersmith’s Brewing Co.Crescent ElectricCycleToteDam Good Management, LLCDellenbach MotorsDennis Consulting, LLCDrive Electric Northern ColoradoEarly Childhood Council of Larimer CountyEgg and I Restaurant (The) – College Ave.

Platinum PartnersAdvanced EnergyAnheuser-Busch, Inc.Avago TechnologiesBrinkman PartnersCity of Fort CollinsColorado State University Gallegos Sanitation, Inc.Green Ride ColoradoHewlett-Packard Company Intel CorporationNew Belgium Brewing Co., Inc. NewMark Merrill Mountain States (Fort Collins Marketplace) Platte River Power Authority Poudre River Public Library DistrictPoudre School District Poudre Valley Hospital – University of Colorado Health RB+B Architects, Inc.Rio Grande Mexican RestaurantsRocky Mountain Innosphere Trebuchet GroupTrees, Water & PeopleUSDA Agricultural Research ServiceVaught Frye Larson Architects & Ripley Design, Inc.Vineyard Church of the Rockies

Gold PartnersAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and WyomingCargill, Inc.CJR HomesClean Air Lawn CareColoradoan Cottonwood CondosCupboard (The)DrahotaExperiencePlus! Bicycle ToursFoothills Unitarian ChurchFort Collins BreweryFort Collins Food Co-OpFrameworks Timber Front Range VillageGreen Events, LLC GreenClean ColoradoHouska Automotive ServicesIn-Situ, Inc.Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC)

Exodus Moving & StorageFaith Evangelical Free ChurchFarnsworth GroupFirst United Methodist ChurchFoCo CaféFood Bank for Larimer CountyFoothills Gateway, Inc.Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce Fort Collins Club Fort Collins Convention & Visitors BureauFort Collins Digital Workshop, LLCFort Collins NurseryFort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation HospitalFront Range Community CollegeGabby Communications, LLCGamble Pet ClinicGreen Team Real Estate (The) Happy Lucky’s Teahouse and TreasuresI.T. RefreshIntegrated Mechanical, LLCInvestors Properties of Colorado, LLC Jax Outdoor GearJax Ranch & Home Jody J. Roth, CFPJosephs’ Hardware & Home CenterLamar Northern ColoradoLamp, Rynearson & AssociatesLaser Engraving Designs, LLC Leapin Lizard LabelsLoCo Food DistributionLSI CorporationMartin Marietta MaterialsMugs Coffee LoungeOld Town Spice Shop OptiEnz SensorsPathways HospicePerformance TunePlymouth Congregational Church, UCCPop-Ins HousecleaningPoudre Fire AuthorityProfessional Document SolutionsPublic Service Credit UnionRainbow Restaurant & Catering (The)RamplifyRealtec Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.Realty Executives - Choice City Real EstateRecycle That REIRenewablue, LLC

Avago Technologies

Better Business Bureau serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming

Cargill, Inc.

Community Automotive

CRJ Homes

Experience Plus! Bicycle Tours

Farnsworth Group

First United Methodist Church

Fort Collins Brewery

Thank you, Partner Advisory Committee, for your dedicationFrameworks Timber

Front Range Village

Gallegos Sanitation, Inc.

GreenClean Colorado

Houska Automotive Services

Institute of Business and Medical Careers (IBMC)

Outpost Sunsport

Ramplify

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Rocky Mountain Innosphere (RMI)

Sign-A-Rama Fort Collins

Spirae, Inc.

Starbucks- City Park and Elizabeth

The Green Team Real Estate

Trees, Water & People

Vaught Frye Larson Architects & Ripley Design, Inc.

Vineyard Church of the Rockies

Respite Care, Inc. Rivendell School RiverSong Waldorf SchoolRLE TechnologiesRLR, LLPRoberto’s Salsa & SaucesRosabella Consulting, LLCSaint John’s Lutheran ChurchShaw & Associates CPAs & Financial AdvisorsSitzman-Mitchell (Scotch Pines Village Shopping Center) Snooze EaterySpirae, Inc.Spring Kite Farm Steven J. Wick & Associates, PCStoryForgeStraightLine Fitness Studio, LLCStyle Media & Design, Inc., dba Style MagazineSuehiro Japanese RestaurantSunGlo Window FilmsSustainable Living Association Terracon Consultants, Inc. Tetra Tech, Inc.This Efficient HouseToddy, LLC.Treehouse Montessori SchoolU.S. Geological Survey- Fort Collins Science CenterUnited Way of Larimer CountyUSDA, APHISUSDA-APHIS - National Wildlife Research Center Vista Solutions CorporationWaterwise Land and WaterscapesWelsh Rabbit Cheese Shop, Ltd. (The )Wilbur’s Total BeverageWild Iris LivingWolf Robotics, LLCWoodwardWool Hat, LLC Wright Life (The)Young Peoples Learning CenterYour True Nature, Inc.

Bronze PartnersBen & Jerry’s Group, Inc. Real Estate (The) Hilton Fort CollinsMountain Wealth ManagementNorthern Colorado Renewable Energy Society USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station

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