Lia Ayley: How did the ClimateWise program get started?
Kathy Collier: ClimateWise started as a federal program in 2000, but by 2001 the EPA decided to funnel its money into Energy Star and drop ClimateWise. At that point, the Fort Collins city government decided to step up and fund ClimateWise by itself. I think they had the foresight to see that this really could make a difference for businesses, both economically and environmentally. It’s been an important program in terms of overall carbon reduction for Fort Collins, and we’re also helping the local business community with their operational efficiency, so there is definitely a cost savings aspect for the businesses as well.
We call the businesses involved in the ClimateWise program ‘business partners’ because we are all partners in this effort together to create economic vitality and environmental savings. Our business partners also find the program very beneficial for the networking opportunities and the idea-sharing that goes on among similar sectors of businesses.
Read the rest of Lia Ayley's interview with Kathy Collier in the November issue of CitiesGoGreen.
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