Our mission is to develop and propose effective and cost-efficient air quality planning initiatives with input from local government agencies, the private sector, stakeholder groups, and citizens of the Denver metropolitan area and the Denver Metro/North Front Range Ozone Non-Attainment Area. We plan and implement a variety of public outreach and education efforts. The RAQC assists with regional public/private initiatives to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, mobile sources, and other sources.
Please join us for an Ozone Modeling Forum on April 14th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to hear an update on our 2023 modeling efforts for future year planning. Agenda and additional materials will be made available on the RAQC’s Modeling Forum event page.
Registration is required and can be completed using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeutqTMrGtTGhgHXppzTP1A5-Af0Tuf9
Yesterday, the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) welcomed Colorado’s first electric school bus to its fleet! Funded by the RAQC’s ALT Fuels Colorado program, the Blue Bird Vision Electric replaces a 30-year old diesel bus that was scrapped last year at a Denver metal recycler. The RAQC’s Charge Ahead Colorado program has also funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the district and two of the three district plug-in passenger EVs that are used by staff to travel between schools. Read here for more information and see below for recent news stories about the electric bus.
Colorado school district adds first electric bus to its fleet
The Regional Air Quality Council’s (RAQC) TV Meteorologist Advisory Group met virtually in late-February to discuss the region’s current air quality issues, simple steps we can each take to improve air quality, and the RAQC’s Simple Steps. Better Air. (SSBA) messaging and resources that are available to them as the summer ozone season approaches. The Advisory Group is comprised of meteorologists from all local television stations and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). Look for SSBA content and Ozone Action Alert Day notifications in future weather forecasts in your favorite local broadcast.
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is hiring an Air Quality Planner/Analyst. The RAQC is looking for someone to be part of the air quality planning team to perform specialized work in air quality planning, control strategy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Program information can be found at RAQC.org under Air Quality Planning.
Job Announcement: Air Quality Planner/Analyst
Initial Deadline: March 2, 2021, will remain open until filled.
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is hiring a Development Director. The RAQC is looking for a talented fundraising professional to join a dynamic, passionate, mission-driven team. The Development Director will be part of a leadership team tasked with expanding the organization’s impact and guiding the implementation of the RAQC’s executive charge and annual work program.
Job Announcement: Development Director
Initial Deadline: February 15, 2021, will remain open until filled.
Next Board Meeting
When
Friday, April 9, 2021
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where
Zoom Meeting – Remote ONLY
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY
DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT SUSCEPTIBILITY OR EXPOSURE TO COVID‐19
Registration REQUIRED (See Agenda)
Serious State Implementation Plan for the DM/NFR Nonattainment Area – Adopted Dec. 2020
Simple Steps. Better Air. 2020 Year-End Report
FAQ on Ground-Level Ozone and Federal Air Quality Standards
The SIP Planning Process and Colorado SIP Summaries
Denver Metro/North Front Range Fuel Supply Impacts and Compliance Costs for Refiners and Consumers
