REMP: The Renewable Energy Mitigation Program

In 2000, the City of Aspen and Pitkin County launched the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP).  Designed to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, REMP is the first program of its kind in the world.  By requiring new homes to mitigate their environmental impacts, REMP has raised nearly $8 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

How does REMP work?  The Pitkin County and Aspen building codes require a strict “energy budget.”  Homeowners who wish to consume additional energy for snowmelt or outdoor pools or spas have the option of installing a renewable energy system onsite or paying a renewable energy mitigation fee instead.  CORE manages the REMP funds with oversight from others. REMP fees are dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in the Roaring Fork Valley.  To view projects that have been funded by REMP, please see our REMP Projects page. Our Facebook page has even more detailed descriptions and more photos.




The long-term goals of the REMP program are to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while speeding the Valley’s progress toward a sustainable energy future.  REMP fees are available to project teams that are truly interested in making a difference.  Call CORE to see if your project may qualify.  Please note that funds are limited and grants and terms are subject to change without notice.

 
REMP

This Burlingame employee housing complex has solar       This stairway at the new          Localizing our food sources is one of the most            hot water systems paid for with REMP funds. This             Aspen High School utilizes       beneficial ways the Roaring Fork Valley can cut down     system supplies the domestic hot water needs for the       daylighting which saves           on energy use, curb carbon emissions, and eat better.    residents in these units.                                                 electricity and proves               REMP funds helped support the construction of the                           

                                                                                   healthier for occupants.           Phoenix greenhouse education facility at the Central

                                                                                   This and other projects are      Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute.

                                                                                   sponsored by REMP funds.


REMP


    -REMP Projects


Energy Smart Program


Waste Free Challenge Series


Jessica Catto Leadership Dialogues


Roaring Fork Biomass Consortium


Waste Free Roaring Fork


Roaring Fork Valley Energy Update


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