The City of Aspen’s 100% renewable energy (RE) by 2015 goal is one component of a broader strategy to reduce both the City’s operational and community‐wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 30% below 2004 levels by 2020 and 80% below 2004 levels by 2050.
The main purpose of this case study is to highlight an example of mountain eco-tourism in North America and particularly the socio economic benefits.