Events
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What: 2nd Annual ClimateSmart LED Holiday Light Exchange!
When: ONLY Thursday, November 20, 4pm-8pm
Where: McGuckin Hardware
Contact: 303-441-4191
Details: Visit the ClimateSmart table to exchange/recycle up to 5 working incandescent holiday light strands and receive coupons for up to 50% off select new LED holiday light strands. In 2007 we exchanged 1,800 strands that will save 30,000 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
ClimateSmart Instant Rebates at McGuckin Hardware and Sutherlands for Fall 2008 Efficient Lighting & Products
Promotion effective at McGuckin Hardware for qualifying retail sales on or after October 12, 2008 until funds are expended or December 31th, 2008. Sutherlands promotion effective 11/1-12/15 and is ONLY for the CFLs. The discount schedule is as follows:
McGuckin: The following products will each receive a $5.00 rebate at the cash register:
-7 outlet Smart Strip # 05080601 (connects your peripherals to one strip allowing you to switch main component only off)
-Kill-A-Watt meter #05350590 (measures energy demand from your appliances)
-Lux SmartTemp thermostat #05650680 (programmable thermostat)Sutherlands: Compact fluorescent lighting discounts:
$1.50 off each single bulb
$3.00 off per 5-pack
$2.00 off per indoor flood lampMcGuckin: Compact fluorescent lighting discounts – price below is final price:
$1.50 for a single 15W bulb
$4.99 for a 5-pack of 15W bulbs in a multi-pack
$4.00 for one indoor flood lamp
What: Ballot 1A (Clean Energy Options) Public Workshop to learn about and comment on loan program design
When: Tuesday, December 2, 5pm-7pm
Where: Boulder County Courthouse - Commissioners’ Hearing Room at 1325 Pearl St (on Pearl Street mall between 13th and 14th)
Details: Public workshop where interested residents and businesses can comment on the preliminary program design for the loan program to implement the recently passed measure 1A including items such as energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies that will be eligible for loans and the proposed loan process. All input will be considered and a revised program proposal will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners in January. Questions about Ballot 1A "in action" should be addressed to climatesmart@bouldercounty.org
What:CU Boulder Sustainable Practices Course:PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN
Where: CU Boulder Campus
When: December 6 - 7, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: Taught by Dan Chiras, $330,CU Faculty, Staff and Students as well as current BGBG members receive a 10% discount. For more info visit:http://conted.colorado.edu/programs/independent-learning/sustainable-practices/passive-solar/
Visit the Colorado Alliance for Sustainable Business Associations (CASBA) site for a calendar of Denver metro sustainability events!
For a schedule of city sponsored green building workshops, visit www.bouldergreenpoints.com