Right now is the perfect time to insulate your home and here is why:

#5 Don't wait until winter. Insulate now before the snow flies so insulation crews can work effectively on your home.

#4 Decrease your impact on energy consumption. The less we use, the more we'll have later, and the less we pollute.

#3 Keep cool for the rest of the summer and warmer this winter. Insulation can make your home significantly more comfortable.

#2 Insulation can cut your energy bill by 20%. Save money when you heat and cool your home.

#1 Receive up to $300 in rebates through Insulate Colorado and 4CORE. A local, approved, knowledgeable installer can be found by clicking here and scrolling down. Read more about the program or download the application.

The Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP, pronounced "keep") is open for public comment.

Participate by sharing your thoughts on the drafted Emissions Inventory, reductions targets, and the CEAP Phase 1 document. This information can be accessed online by clicking here. View paper copies at:

• Durango Public Library Reference Desk
  
• Durango City Hall Information Desk
• Ignacio Public Library
• La Plata County Information Desk
• Bayfield Public Library
• 4CORE Office

Please submit your opinion via:

• CEAP Survey
  
• Climate Change Preparation Survey
  
• CEAP forum
• Phone: 970-259-1916
• Community event booths
• Email with subject line: CEAP
  
• Snail mail (address at bottom of newsletter)
  
• A CEAP Open House
  

Date: Saturday, October 3rd
Cost: $5 per map
Where to buy maps: Durango Farmer's Market September 26th and October 8th.

4CORE is seeking sponsors and volunteers. Positions:

• Create ads/flyer, Deadline: September 16th
• Distribute Flyers September 24th and 25th in Durango and outlying areas
• Work the Farmers Market Booth Sept 26th and October 3rd, 8:30-12:30
• Distribute packets to homeowners Oct. 1st
• Photograph the event Sat., Oct 3rd, 9-2 PM
• Guide Bike Tour Oct 3rd, 9-12 PM
• Pick up sign in sheets/Yard signs from Homeowners, Oct. 3rd, 2:30 PM
  

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions, please e-mail us.

It is always difficult to determine who should be recognized because we have many dedicated volunteers, but Heather Erb stands out with her donation of scores of hours as Co-Chair of the Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) Residential, Commercial and Industrial work group.

Heather meets every due date, prepares high quality and thorough work products, and participates in every Steering Committee meeting. She staffed the CEAP kick-off booth during the Earth Day event, carefully explaining the process and measures to interested citizens. She is also typically the first person to offer assistance at events, including the August outreach sessions.

Heather will receive a certificate of recognition, t-shirt, and water bottle as our thanks to her.

If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Teresa for more information.