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Council approves contract with Apex Analytics to study electrification and emissions

City Council of Aspen, Colorado · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Council approved Resolution 15 (series of 2026) to hire Apex Analytics for a code and electrification assessment using dedicated rent funds to support Aspen's emissions goals; the vote was 4–1 with one councilor opposed.

Council approved Resolution 15, authorizing a professional‑services contract with Apex Analytics to assist the city in evaluating electrification, code changes and incentive programs to reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions. City manager Pete introduced the item as a use of rent funds dedicated to curb greenhouse‑gas emissions.

Council discussion included support from several members who said rent funds are an appropriate funding source and one dissenter who questioned feasibility and infrastructure scale. After comments, the council approved the resolution by roll call: Benedetti Yes, Doyle Yes, Guth No, Rose Yes and Mayor Richards Yes. The contract will fund code assessments, energy projections and incentive program design.