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Pitkin County reviews renewable‑mitigation fund outlook; staff recommends CORE funding and targeted electrification spending
Summary
Staff reported a multi‑year decline in RMP (renewable mitigation) fee collections tied to code changes, presented an unobligated‑funds projection for 2026, and recommended honoring CORE’s current request while preserving funds for targeted county electrification projects; commissioners pressed for clarity on prioritization between county projects
County staff updated commissioners on the Renewable Mitigation Program (RMP) fund outlook and proposed 2026 uses, saying fee collections tied to building‑energy rules are tapering as energy‑code compliance shifts on‑site renewable requirements into program HERS scores.
Community development analyst Alex Sanchez told the board that the introduction of a 200,000,000 BTU cap and wider use of the HERS score are reducing the size and frequency of mitigation payments. Staff said they now separate RMP holdings into (a) restricted funds set aside for active projects that may request refunds and (b)…
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