“Drive Clean Colorado has provided an abundance of resources to help our Electric Mobility Team and Larimer County work towards our county and community-wide goals.” – Abbey Stapleton
Can you tell us about who you are and your role at Larimer County?
I’m Abbey Stapleton and I work in The Office of Sustainability and Climate at Larimer County as a Program Coordinator. I look after internal sustainability efforts including employee education, green purchasing, and communicating with several departments around reaching their sustainability goals. I am also involved with the Climate Smart Future Ready Plan, a community wide effort, as a champion of the Electric Mobility Team.
What has been your experience with the Watts@Work program and workplace charging?
Through the Workplace Charging Initiative, Larimer County has built confidence in expanding our electric vehicle fleet and pursuing funding for charging stations that will serve both our employees and the community. Drive Clean Colorado also helped by offering training for employees getting behind the wheel of an EV for the first time and hosting an Electric Vehicles 101 session.
Could you tell me about Larimer County’s Climate Smart Future Ready E-Mobility team and the work you do with them?
As mentioned before, the Climate Smart Future Ready plan is a community-wide plan established to strengthen partnerships, discover gaps, and work collaboratively across the county and Northern Colorado. There are 18 action teams and over 50 partners working on a variety of topics. My team is striving to accelerate infrastructure and adoption of electric vehicles, including cars, scooters, and e-bikes. We are attending community events to educate and inform the public and business owners about the benefits of electric vehicles.
What clean transportation goals does Larimer County have?
Larimer County is working to support Colorado’s goal of reaching around 940,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030. We know that switching to electric transportation, along with reducing how much we need to drive to meet daily needs, is an important step toward cutting air pollution and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. To support the growing number of EVs, Larimer County will need about 1,447 Level 2 public chargers and 309 Level 3 public chargers by 2030. We also have internal goals to increase the average fuel efficiency of our light-duty fleet by 20% which means continuing to add alternative fuel vehicles to our pool.
How does partnering with Drive Clean Colorado help Larimer County work towards its goals?
Drive Clean Colorado has provided an abundance of resources to help our Electric Mobility Team and Larimer County work towards our county and community-wide goals. The DCC Team, especially our Recharge Coach Desiree Moore, has been supportive and helpful as we have applied to grants and continuously look for funding.
What are some of the biggest hurdles Larimer County anticipates facing as it continues to advance its clean transportation goals, and how are you planning to address them?
One of the biggest challenges is the changing landscape of credits and rebates for electric vehicles. Fewer incentives are available now to help reduce the upfront cost of buying an EV, which can create a financial hurdle for community members and businesses considering cleaner transportation options. By working with the stakeholder-led E-mobility team, we hope to share knowledge and connections that can help uncover new resources and creative solutions to keep electric transportation moving forward.
Are there any upcoming clean transportation projects or initiatives that you are particularly excited about?
In 2025, our E-mobility team is excited to engage with fleets and owners of vehicles used for business. We want to share with them our Electric Vehicle Charging Station Informational Guide, a comprehensive resource created for businesses, non-profits, multi-family properties, and other organizations in Larimer County. The guide offers clear information for anyone interested in installing public EV charging stations.
