Sustainability

The City of Laramie has a long history of seeking out opportunities to provide City services in the most sustainable way possible. Whether it be reducing the amount of waste sent to the landfill or investing in solar energy for municipal buildings, the City has and will continue to be a frontrunner in the sustainability sector.

In 2020, the City of Laramie adopted resolution 2020-14: Establishing the Intent of the Governing Body to Immediately Reduce Carbon Emissions from Municipal Government Operations and Pursue a Net Zero, Carbon Neutral Future for the City of Laramie, Wyoming. 

In 2021 the City, in collaboration with SolSmart, reevaluated its development code, permitting process, and solar outreach efforts. Through this process, the City was awarded the designation of a SolSmart Silver community. This designation continues to affirm City staff and elected officials' dedication to a more ecologically friendly community.