Flowers and vegetation bloom solar panels in Carbondale with a view of Mount Sopris on Friday, May 29, 2020. The solar farm is one of several renewable energy projects that Holy Cross Energy has tapped for its power supply. (Kelsey Brunner/The Aspen Times)
Thirteen years after renewable energy advocates mounted a takeover of Holy Cross Energy’s board of directors, their mission appears complete.
A current mail-in election for three board seats attracted 10 candidates (see information box for more on the candidates). Of that field, five candidates embraced renewable energy as the central message in campaign material. Two other candidates make renewable energy a prominent part of their platform. Two others focus on smart business approaches, while one questions how smart meter technology affects health.