May 5, 2010
Brown Bag Lunch
Efficient
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning for Homes
Speakers: Brian
Griego and Don Wagner of Sigler
Wholesale Distributors
Topics covered will include:
-Energy
Star products and the benefits to the homeowner
-ERV's
and HRV's
-Benefits of a higher SEER air conditioning system
-AFUE ratings and benefits of high efficiency furnaces
-Dual fuel heating systems
-Available federal tax credits
-Benefits
of improving indoor air quality
First National Bank of Durango
12-1:15 PM
259 W. 9th Street (
map)
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May 4th and 5th, 2010
Lead Safety During
Renovation
Misers
Occupational Safety Trainers will hold these sessions to allow
contractors to comply with the new EPA
lead safe requirement.
Offered two separate days: Tuesday
May 4th and again on Wednesday
May 5th
Location: La Plata County Road and Bridge east of Home
Depot.
Cost is $175
Space is limited
Contact Chuck
Caputa at Pro Build 259-0340 to register.
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4CORE's Program Support Fund (PSF) and the Local Clean
Energy Fund (LCEF) are two places your contribution can make a difference. The PSF supports education, outreach, and
operations. LCEF donations go directly back into the community via
rebates and free or reduced fee services.
All donations are tax- deductible and 4CORE's Enterprise
Zone status gives you:
12.5% in-kind services Colorado tax credit for professional services for which you normally charge
fees
25% Colorado tax credit for $100 or more in cash
donations
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Greetings!
Spring is one of the seasons we use less energy to heat or cool our homes and businesses. But don't forget that this is a GREAT time to prepare for high energy use times. There are more rebates and incentives available than ever before.
Do you have the tools you need to decrease your utility bills? Read on to learn about how to get rebates for energy audits, appliances, insulation and air sealing, renewables, and more!
P.S. Don't forget about federal tax credits to complement your energy improvements.
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And the Winner is...
 4CORE teamed up with Bicycle Lemonade to give away a recycled bike to celebrate Earth Day. We drew the lucky name from our on-line and in person registrations live on KDUR on Friday, April 30th, and the winner is: Heather Lundquist
Congratulations Heather!
Bicycling saves money in gasoline bills, is a great way to stay healthy, and decreases emissions that would otherwise be created from driving. Furthermore, a bike from Bicycle  Lemonade uses parts that would otherwise be thrown in landfills, and puts them back to work. These bikes are also more affordable than brand new bikes. Make every day Earth Day- ride a bike to school or work and start saving! |
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Recharge CO Rebate Program 'Recharge Colorado'
sparks economic boost for retailers, contractors; Colorado consumers
reserve
more than 25,000 rebates since April 19Consumers
can still reserve rebates at rechargecolorado.com or by calling 1-800-462-0184.
Colorado consumers have responded
vigorously to the launch of 'Recharge Colorado,' reserving more
than
25,000 rebates through more than 75,000 visits to www.rechargecolorado.com and more than 16,000 calls to the call
center since the campaign launch April 19. The enormous interest
in
rebates for energy efficient appliances, solar power and other
energy
upgrades has created an economic spark for retailers and
contractors
providing energy-saving services.
Rebates were scooped up statewide, with great interest along the
highly
populated Front Range, but with strong response in rural and
mountain
counties as well, in areas including Routt, La Plata, Montezuma,
Chaffee,
Montrose, Teller, Yuma and Delta counties.
Though several rebate categories are now on wait-list status, many
rebates
are still available for items and services that can lead to
significant
energy savings. Rebates remain for high performance hot water
heaters,
insulation upgrades, furnaces, boilers, home energy audits, duct
sealing,
energy monitors, residential and commercial solar electricity,
commercial
solar thermal as well as residential and commercial small wind
systems.
You can use the website to:
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Resource & Energy 
Action Plan Update4CORE is pleased to be one of the
recipients
of the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) Community Energy Coordinator
(CEC) program grant. The CEC Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) is passing through the Colorado GEO from the U.S. Department
of Energy as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
4CORE will convene a five-county
advisory
board that will provide input and feedback to the Resource & Energy
Action Plan of Southwest Colorado and other CEC activities. The first
CEC advisory board meeting will take place in a few weeks. Stay tuned
for a list of who's who on the Advisory Board.
4CORE kicked-off the five-county CEC program with a free Zero Waste
Workshop
with Gary Liss, a leading Zero Waste advocate who has helped more
communities
develop Zero Waste plans than anyone else in the nation. The thirty five workshop
participants shared ideas to be used in an action plan.
The general purpose of the CEC grant
is to: Build local capacity and
position the region for future New Energy Economy activities. Develop the region's three-to-five
year strategic sustainability plan and related action plans. Provide for knowledge transfer
from GEO staff to the Community Energy Coordinator and the region. Position the region to more
readily access GEO programs. Allow Colorado communities
to successfully compete for national and international energy economic
development and funding opportunities.
Read more at Energy to Evolve |
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GEO Energy Grants
 The GEO anticipates releasing the following grants in May of 2010. Renewable Energy in Public Buildings- Mid MayFunding for EECBG non-entitled communities who have a signed energy
performance contract MOU with the GEO as of 3/31/2010 to incorporate
renewable energy in public buildings. Funds may be used to develop a
power purchase agreement, engineering, permitting or buying down the
cost of the system. Energy Auditor Equipment Grants - Mid MayFunding for EECBG non-entitled communities for the purchase of equipment
necessary to conduct energy audits, e.g. infrared scanners, blower
doors, etc. High Performance Design in Public Buildings - Mid MayFunding for energy-efficiency design measures in public buildings built
as part of new capital construction projects. Funds may be used to
offset hard costs associated with the largest possible gain in
measurable energy performance. Renewable Ready Buildings - Mid MayFunding to support infrastructure in new construction or renovation
projects that will allow renewable energy sources to be added in the
future. Funds may be used to help pay for capital improvements
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Free GEO Workshop offered in Durango
High Performance Building Program Workshop The Governor's Energy Office today announced
the next workshop in a series of events aimed at promoting high
performance, energy efficient building in Colorado. The event will:
Provide an overview of the High Performance Building Program
which includes public education, outreach and partner participation.
Demonstrate how integrated design brings all stakeholders to
the planning table.
Offer strategies to maximize energy efficiency in your building
projects Occupant behavior and its energy impact
Feature examples and success stories from Southwest Colorado.
Identify funding opportunities.
Strengthen your networking community.
The workshops are geared toward
professionals involved in all phases of new construction and major
renovation projects, including planning, funding, design, building and
operations & maintenance. Public officials from cities, counties,
school districts, state agencies and higher education are strongly
encouraged to attend.
The workshop is scheduled for:
Friday, May 19, 2010
Durango Public
Library
1900 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
Tours: 12 - 1 p.m.
Workshop:
1 - 5 p.m.
Cost: FREE
For more information and registration,
please visit Workshops and Webinars.
Other Free GEO Workshops Around Colorado
Workshops are aimed at promoting building energy
efficiency and conservation improvement programs. Two
workshops are being presented, one each in the Denver Metro area and
Limon this May. Public
officials and facilities personnel from cities,
counties, school districts, state agencies and higher education are
strongly encouraged to attend.
Workshops
will cover the following: Energy
Performance Contracting 101
Engaging
and self-implementing energy efficiency in small
organizations/communities
Building
re-commissioning
Occupant
behavior and its energy impact
Case
studies demonstrating successful projects across the state
The workshops are scheduled for:
Thursday, May 20th, 2010 (Denver Workshop)
The University Center at Arapahoe Community College -
Room 104
15653 Brookstone Drive
Parker, Colorado 80134
Workshop:
10am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE, and a free lunch will be provided
Friday, May 21st, 2010 (Limon Workshop)
East Central BOCES Conference Room
820 Second Street
Limon,
Colorado 80828
Workshop: 10am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE, and a free
lunch will be provided
To register
for either workshop, please contact
Brian Carlin, Consultant
to the GEO
In the body of your email please include:
- Name of Attendees
- Titles/positions
- Organization
- Contact Information (both email and phone)
- Which workshop you will be attending |
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As always, if you have any feedback or questions about how to become more energy efficient, please contact us.
Regards,
4CORE Staff
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