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Sustainable Building Education Program
Brownbag Lunch
First National Bank of Durango
October 7th
Green Finishes- Alternatives in Non-toxic Products
October 21st
Solar- Water Heating, Electric Supply
October 15th Dinner
Parade of Homes Award Dinner
Full Schedule
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Dispose of Hazardous Wastes
City of Durango
Saturday, October 3rd
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the La Plata County Fairgrounds at 2500 Main Avenue
Get there before 2 PM to ensure your spot!
Businesses need appointments to drop materials
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Community Action Workshop:
Grassroots Solutions Leading to Sustainable Economic Recovery
4 sessions: Tuesdays, September 29, October 20, 27, and November 3, 2009
Fort Lewis College
Free
This class is designed to be an interactive community action workshop that will implement solution processes within the class itself. Students will have a two-week break after the first class to think about solutions for the issues raised in that class. The next 3 classes will include a joint effort to discuss and implement solutions
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Energy Smarts: Incentives to Weatherize and Insulate
October 8, 6:00-7:00 PM
Sisson Library
Pagosa Springs
Free4CORE staff Teresa Steely and Gregg Dubit will give a presentation on how you can save money and
energy by participating in community activities and improving your home.
Download the Flyer
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Greetings!
This fall 4CORE is focusing on weatherization and insulation efforts. We've got a new program for qualified households to help you get your utility bills down and decrease your energy use.
We've hired new staff to administer this program:
- Gregg Dubit, Project Manager
- Heather Wyatt, Project Assistant
- Gordon Rhodes, Inspector
- Bonnie Rozean, Finance Clerk
Please read on to see if the Governor's Energy Office Weatherization Program might work for you.
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Weatherization Assistance
Does your house need "tightening up"?
 The Governor's Energy Office will be distributing funds for weatherizing low-income households in Southwest CO. There is no cost to the homeowner for the weatherization audit and installing the measures recommended by the auditor. Measures may include insulation, upgrading appliances, or air sealing. To find out if you are eligible, go to our pre-qualification questionnaire. If you qualify, you will be linked to the application that you may download, fill out, and submit. Please contact us for more information. All eligible households must meet income criteria:
Number in Household |
Total Household Income |
1 |
$21,660 |
2 |
$29,140 |
3 |
$36,620 |
4 |
$44,100 |
| For each additional person, add $7,480. |
Priority is given in the following order:
- Elderly
- Disabled
- Highest need based on condition of house, residents, and income
You do not have to own your home to qualify, but must have the owners written permission. Also, see the Governor's Energy Office website for more information. |
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Energy on Tour
This Saturday, October 3rdCost: $5 per map/bike tour ticket Where to buy maps: Durango Farmer's Market October 3rd.  Don't miss out on the tour coming up this Saturday- take the guided bike tour, or carpool. Tour homes and speak with homeowners about their experience using renewable energy. Get warmed up with a hot drink from our sponsors at the Durango Farmer's Market before you go on the tour, and relax after the bike tour with a beverage from Carver's.
Thank you to our Energy Tour sponsors!
Energy Forum
When: September 30, 7-9pmWhere: Discovery Museum PowerhouseCost: Free (refreshments will be served)The Sustainability Alliance for Southwest Colorado (SASCO) Outreach Committee is presenting this program to explore the importance of solar power and renewable energy as part of a sustainable lifestyle. The event will feature a panel of solar installers as well as renewable energy supporters. Panelists will include:
- Aileen Tracy, 4CORE: Step up Sensibly
- John Shaw: solar thermal and PV
- John Lyle: off-grid solar energy storage
- Gregg Dubit, 4CORE: Energy Audits
- Home Builders Association of Southwest CO
- Potential panelists also include LPEA, a geothermal installer, and a wind expert.
Don't miss this great opportunity to ask questions and share experiences about local energy options and sustainability. This is an event for all ages; friends and family welcome. Questions? Just call 970-259-1916 or e-mail us. |
 CEAP Up
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Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP, pronounced "keep") is on to the next phase of compiling the surveys and data that were collected last month. If you are interested in helping with this part of the process, please email us or contact Teresa at (970) 259-1619. CEAP Colorado's Energy Economy Strong! |
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As always, if you have any feedback or questions about how to become more energy efficient, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Friends at 4CORE
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