If Enviro Power is successful, Boulderites will have an option for inexpensive electricity when their 30% renewable energy turns out more expensive than projected – Startup Profile: Enviro Power Is Bringing Microcogeneration to the U.S. – IEEE Spectrum

Not to mention that Boulder’s green energy goal is 100% renewable by 2030.

Mike Cocking, of consulting firm MicroCogen Partners, says market conditions are currently ideal because gas prices are low and electricity costs are rising.

Thank you fracking!

Of course, I suppose the State could always outlaw using natural gas to produce electricity in non-business environments.