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Regional “Main Street” Program Spurs Energy Efficiency, Economy on West Slope
A tri-county program to build economic development through energy efficiency and clean energy in small businesses has proven successful, saving businesses in Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin Counties energy costs and leveraging investments of $1.1 million in energy-saving projects.
21Mar2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedIN THE FIELD — Energy Efficiency Looks Good Through
Rosé-Colored Glasses
The spotlight is one of several upgrades Kirk has made to boost the store’s energy efficiency. Kirk also built Carbondale Plaza, which is home to the 7,500-square-foot liquor store. The plaza is well-insulated, said Kirk, but his liquor store experienced huge utility bills.
28Feb2012 | admin | 1 comment | ContinuedKudos, Awards and Grants for Colorado Organizations
CSU, the City of Longmont, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission are on the receiving end, while Ascent Solar in Thornton is sponsoring a solar design competiton among college students.
10Aug2011 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedFirst Community-Owned Solar Garden Launches in Roaring Fork Valley
The organization behind the effort is Clean Energy Collective
of Carbondale, and it is the first of several sites the startup has in the works. CEC has developed a model for enabling a community to collectively own a clean energy facility—solar, wind, biomass, micro hydro— and directly reap the benefits.

