Event Recap: Leading the Way for Solar Energy in Colorado’s San Luis Valley

On December 16, HECHO hosted the final installment of our Climate Solutions in Action Series, Solar Energy Zones, dedicated to strengthening Hispanic voice and visibility in public lands decision-making and advocacy.

The event focused on the importance of Solar Energy in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, and explored various land-based solutions to climate change. Co-hosted in collaboration with Mike Kruger, President of the Colorado Solar & Storage Association, HECHO was joined by panelists including HECHO Advisory Board Member and Colorado State Representative, Donald Valdez, Executive Director of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council, Christine Canaly, Joe Vieira, of the Bureau of Land Management, and Sam Sours, of Community Energy Solar.

Co-Hosted and moderated by Ándrea Trujillo Guajardo, HECHO's Policy Director, panelists spoke about priorities for the San Luis Valley, as well as responsible ways to develop renewable energy with sensitive ecosystems and natural resources.

The event is HECHO’s fourth and final installment of the Climate Solutions in Action series.

“Planning, such as programmatic National Environmental Policy Act, is a valuable way for communities and various stakeholders such as people, conservation organizations, industry, and Federal agencies to identify equitable regional solutions to the climate crisis,” said Ándrea Trujillo Guajardo.

To join HECHO for our next virtual event, click here. Our event recording can be viewed below.