Denver Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

08/11/2026

If heat waves and wildfire smoke are making summers tougher, you’re not alone. Denver is updating its climate plan, and your input can help shape real solutions to protect our city.

Take a minute to share your thoughts in this quick survey—you can join one of the 800 Denverites who have already contributed feedback to help shape the update to Denver’s Climate Plan. Find our survey in English and Spanish at www.denvergov.org/ClimatePlanTell

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

In collaboration with our partners, we have distributed 450 portable A/C units across Denver over the last two summers. ❄️

Denver is experiencing more frequent and intense summer heat due to climate change. Not every neighborhood feels the heat equally. Areas with fewer trees and more pavement tend to absorb and retain more heat, leading to higher temperatures. 🌡️

The city is helping community organizations provide immediate relief to Denverites facing the greatest heat-related risks. Together, we’re helping more families stay safe and cool as extreme heat becomes a growing challenge in our city.

08/06/2026

🔥 Happy Heat Pump Week!

Revisit Heat Pump Hot Takes, our spicy take on Hot Ones! Watch as our Home Electrification expert answers tough heat pump questions while taking on Fire on the Mountain's hottest wings.

The questions get harder. The wings get hotter. 🌶️

08/04/2026

Everyone deserves a home that’s comfortable year-round. 🏡

When Denver landlord Eyal upgraded his fourplex with heat pumps, his goal was simple: keep his tenants cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and lower energy use at the same time. His investment is helping create healthier, more comfortable homes while supporting a cleaner future for Denver.

This , we’re celebrating people like Eyal who are showing what’s possible, one fourplex at a time. As heat pump adoption grows, gas heating permits continue to decline.

Discover how Eyal's investment is creating a more comfortable home for his tenants while supporting a cleaner future. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4pYDkAW.

08/03/2026

The US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro area Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3. During this time, cooling centers will be available. Visit any open Denver Parks and Recreation or Denver Public Library location during regular business hours if you need a place to cool off from the heat.

Learn more --> https://www.denvergov.org/Community/Heat-Resources/Daytime-Cooling-Centers

07/29/2026

Rock on, Red Rocks team, for achieving LEED Gold certification! This milestone shows that preserving Denver's historic landmarks and advancing sustainability can go hand in hand.

07/28/2026

Happy Plastic Free July! Every reusable bag makes a difference, and Denver is proving it.

🌱 Since 2022, Denverites have kept more than 50 million plastic bags from entering the landfill.
🛍️ Disposable bag use is down 94% compared to pre-policy estimates.
💚 Revenue from the Disposable Bag Fee is reinvested into community programs, including providing free reusable bags to Denverites.

You’ve already taken a great step by choosing reusable bags. What’s your next action?
Explore the Denver Climate Project to find simple, everyday choices that add up to big impact: https://bit.ly/4vMwQXd

07/27/2026

When nonprofit organizations spend less on utilities, they can invest more in their mission. 💸

Since 1989, Women's Bean Project has helped women experiencing chronic unemployment gain the skills, experience, and support needed to re-enter the workforce. As the organization expanded into a new 20,000-square-foot facility, it also invested in energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades designed to support its long-term growth.

With support from the city, Women’s Bean Project installed a rooftop solar system. The system now covers 120% of the building's electricity needs, helping eliminate electric bills today while creating room for growth tomorrow.

Projects like this help community-serving organizations keep more resources focused where they matter most. Today, Women’s Bean Project directs more than 75% of its revenue toward wages and support services for the women it employs.

These are the investments we love to make to strengthen Denver’s nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.

07/24/2026

When it comes to taking action for the climate, it can be daunting to know where to start. Check out our list of doable, actionable, 90+ simple climate actions you can take to protect the places and people you love at www.denvergov.org/climateproject