La Plata Electric is launching their Just One Block campaign to encourage all customers to purchase one block of green power ($0.80/month). Money from this program goes to installing educational solar and other green projects on schools.
Feel good about where your power comes from and where your money goes!
Visit the siteIf you are in the Montelores area, check out Empire Electric's Green Programs by clicking here.
Empire Electric Association
801 N. Broadway
Cortez, CO 81321
800-709-3728
www.eea.coop
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Sustainable Building Education Program
Brownbag Lunch
First National Bank of Durango
November 4th
Geothermal Technology
view flyerNovember 18th
Energy Efficient Lighting
view flyerDinner and Seminar
November 19thXerisape Landscaping- Durango Nursery Experts
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Greetings!
The first snow in our area has blanketed the southwest in sparkling white, but also holds promises of higher heating bills in our near future. There are many ways you can reduce your energy bills this winter while enjoying the weather outside AND keeping cozy indoors.
4CORE is ramping up the Insulate CO and Weatherization Programs, as well as promoting ways for you to support green power. Check out the sidebar at left and the information below for easy ways to reduce your energy bills as well as use renewable power to go green for this white winter!
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Free Insulate CO Installer Training
T hursday, November 5th
3 PM- 5 PMPagosa Springs Community Center
451 Hot Springs Blvd Increase
your insulation business! If you are an insulation
installer and are not yet approved by the Governor's Energy Office to
provide services eligible for rebates for your customers, come to this training! Rebates are 20% of cost of
insulation, up to $300.
Attend a free two hour training in Pagosa Springs on November 5th from 3-5 PM.
Sign up by calling us at 970-259-1916, or e-mail us. |
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Baby, It's Cold Outside
Insulate Colorado RebatesInsulation Rebates Available through the  end of 2009
Don't forget that insulating your attic and/or walls and doing air sealing is the first step to lowering your utility bills and keeping WARM this winter. Click here to learn more about the program, or download the application here. |
Energy Tour Report
 The 10th Annual La Plata County Energy Tour was a big hit, with approximately 150 participants visiting 9 sites. Thanks to our sponsors and our volunteers who made it all possible. Check out pictures of the Energy Tour here. |
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Weatherization Assistance
Does your house need "tightening up"?
4CORE is now 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. Households not meeting government program criteria 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, children under 5, and high utility bills
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. |
Volunteer of the Quarter
4CORE thanks Bruce Baziel for his help with reviewing grant contracts and helping with the Energy Tour Booth.
Bruce responded immediately and dedicated many hours. He was thorough and took time to clearly communicate.
Bruce will receive an award plaque and a 4CORE t-shirt.
Thanks Bruce!
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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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