Boulder is home to one of IBM’s largest and “greenest” data centers in North America. Opened in 2008, the 115,000-square-foot facility was designed to significantly reduce energy costs and is part of IBM’s Project Big Green.
Sustainability
Many organizations in Boulder are available to provide information and support for economic, environmental and social sustainability.
Economic Sustainability
In addition to the Boulder Economic Council, organizations that help support the economic sustainability of area businesses include:
- Boulder Chamber
- Boulder Small Business Development Center
- Boulder Tomorrow
- City of Boulder Economic Vitality Program
Environmental Sustainability
Organizations that help support environmental sustainability include:
- Boulder Chamber
- Boulder County
- Boulder Green Building Guild
- Center for Resource Conservation
- City of Boulder Environmental Affairs
- Eco-Cycle
- GO Boulder
- Natural Capitalism Solutions
- Rocky Mountain Institute
- Transition Colorado
Social Sustainability
Social sustainability of the area is supported by many organizations including:
- City of Boulder Housing and Human Services
- Boulder Housing Partners
- Impact on Education
- Via (formerly Special Transit)
- The Community Foundation serving Boulder County
- Thistle Communities
Leading the Way in Green (PDF 4.4MB) – A report about Boulder’s various sustainability efforts, provided by the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau.