New Energy Colorado Honors Former Gov. Bill Ritter for Advancing Clean Energy in Colorado

A "Lifetime Achievement" award was presented at NEC's annual Summer Solstice Party.

At its annual Summer Solstice Party at the Retreat at Solterra, New Energy Colorado presented former Governor Bill Ritter with a “Lifetime Achievement Award,” citing him for “Leading Colorado Towards a Clean Energy Economy.” Left to right in the picture below, NEC board member Nancy Kellogg and VP Rebecca Cantwell are shown making the presentation.

Ritter gave a keynote speech thanking NEC for its advocacy over the years and emphasized the importance of groups like NEC remaining vocal, “especially in these times.”

As governor, Ritter embraced and presided over the evolution toward green energy, and he has advocated for it ever since leaving office in 2011.

The event, held annually on the longest day of the year, is NEC’s primary fundraiser, supporting its Metro Denver and Arkansas Valley Green Homes Tours. The Denver tour is held on the first Saturday in October.