Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency is accelerating towards a future where all neighborhoods are powered by clean energy systems and protected from the worst effects of climate change. We do this by making it easier for individuals and organizations in Denver to take climate action, enforcing policies that drive progress, and investing in the people and infrastructure that make a sustainable future possible.

Science guides our goals. The community shapes our approach. The Climate Protection Fund is an important part of this effort. This fund dedicates more than $40 million to climate action every year. The climate crisis is solvable. Together, we are the ones to solve it.

I'm Ready to Take Climate Action

Whether you are an individual hoping to learn more about where to shop with a smaller impact or a small business hoping to save on utility bills, we have resources that can help.

Denver's Climate Policies

Policies that Denver enforces are an effective way to make large-scale change across the whole city

Investing in a Climate Resilient Denver

When it comes to climate action, Denver doesn’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. See how we’re taking action.

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General inquiries: sustainability@denvergov.org

Media inquiries: emily.gedeon@denvergov.org | (720) 308-6055

Colorado Open Records Act Requests: Fill out this form

Energize Denver inquiries: EnergizeDenver@denvergov.org | (844) 536-4528

Universal Recycling and Composting inquiries: UniversalRecycling@denvergov.org

E-bike Rebate questions: EBikeRebates@denvergov.org

Training Rebate questions: GreenWorkforce@denvergov.org

Energy Audit Rebate questions: CARebates@denvergov.org

Latest News

Energize Denver Adopts Updated Rules, Improves Supports for Buildings

Published on September 02, 2026

Following an extensive, multi-year outreach effort working alongside Denver’s building owners, property managers and contractors, the city adopted updated rules to the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy to make reducing energy use manageable, more affordable and better aligned with each building.

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Denver’s Voter-Approved Universal Recycling Ordinance Goes into Effect

Published on September 01, 2026

Denver’s voter-approved Universal Recycling and Composting Ordinance goes into effect today, marking a significant milestone for one of the most impactful waste diversion policies in the city’s history.
This ordinance expands recycling and composting access across the city and is intended to keep valuable materials out of landfills and in circulation in our community

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Denver Asking for Feedback to Shape the City’s Next Climate Plan

Published on July 20, 2026

Denver is inviting the community to help shape the city’s next Climate Plan, which is updated every five years. The city has launched a bilingual survey to gather input from community members, workers and visitors and ensure the updated plan reflects community priorities and lived experiences.

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