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The city of Boulder is partnering with Hogan & Hartson, Cleantech Solutions, the Boulder Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to challenge businesses to reduce their energy consumption by 10% in one year.
The 10% For Change challenge is designed specifically for Boulder regional businesses, and will begin on October 1, 2008. Registration is free of charge, and all participating businesses will gain recognition. Learn more at www.10forchange.net.
ClimateSmart staff TV interview on "Update Boulder" regarding ClimateSmart programs for businesses and neighbhorhoods/homeowners
Xcelevision: Four quick videos made by Xcel provide energy efficiency tips
Will LEDs replace CFLs? New York Times article with the latest.
NPR story: Energy Conservation at Home: one home goes through an audit (graphical info on $$ spent on each appliance included)
CNN Money article: Americans Ditching the Car - 9.6 billion fewer miles travelled in May 2008 compared to May 2007.
CNN Article on Electric Bikes with a Boulder quote - "Electric bikes provide greener commute"
CFL Disposal solutions in Colorado
Home Depot stores - click here for where to drop them off.
Xcel Energy awards Smart Grid technology project to Boulder. Boulder residents and businesses will have the ability to "opt in" at will to manage their buildings' energy use.
Read more here and here.
Boulder residents say they want to conserve power
January 2008 survey reports energy conservation programs rank higher than traffic congestion and open space access.
Outreach volunteers wanted!
Spread the ClimateSmart message to your community. 2-3 hour shifts available to fit your schedule.
Call Beth Powell at 303-441-1846 or powellb@bouldercolorado.gov to learn more.
2008 Boulder County Wind Challenge starts April 1! Stay tuned for details...
2007 ClimateSmart Progress Report released March 14, 2008
ClimateSmart Solar Grant program deadline March 15!
Home Energy magazine announces the publication of a special issue, Climate Solutions, highlighting how carbon emissions from the building sector can be drastically reduced. You can read the Climate Solutions issue now, online at Home Energy's web site. For a free one month subscription to Home Energy , enter Promotional Code SI0801CLF6 at this link.
Discounted CFLs at Boulder King Soopers
Xcel Energy is implementing a CFL promotion with King Soopers stores in the Colorado electric service area beginning 2/13/08. The promotion will offer a four pack of CFLs for $3.99 at participating stores. The promotion will last while special promotion packs are available. Xcel Energy has contracted to sell 200,000 units. More info can be found in Xcel’s February bill insert.
Boulder residents say they want to conserve power
January 2008 survey reports energy conservation programs rank higher than traffic congestion and open space access.
Newlands Neighborhood challenges Shanahan Ridge to a "Carbon Loser" contest!
This utility bill reduction challenge can be taken on by anyone - download contest instructions, a PDF version of the tracking sheet, or an editable Excel version. Prizes will be awarded! Follow the contest's progress here!
Business Performance Program Early Adopters
These city of Boulder businesses completed energy assessments in 2007.
Call 303-441-4191 to learn more.
Volunteers wanted!
2-3 hour shifts available to fit your schedule, for outreach shifts at local Recreation centers, grocery stores, Library, etc. Call Beth Powell at 303-441-1846 or powellb@bouldercolorado.gov to learn more.