Moving on Up...
4CORE offices have moved upstairs and are now all located on the 4th floor of the West Building (big blue building next to Steamworks Brewery in Durango) at:
835 E. 3rd Avenue, Suites 440 and 444
You can also visit us in Cortez: 10 W. Main, Suite 110
Our mailing address will remain the same:
10 Town Plaza #190 Durango, CO 81301
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Monitoring Reveals Solid 4CORE Weatherization Practices
4CORE is proud to report that no major and no minor findings were reported in recent annual monitoring by the Governors Energy Office (GEO) for both 4CORE Weatherization Administrative practices and the 4CORE Weatherization Field inspections. Congratulations to the 4CORE Weatherization staff, as well as all of the men and women doing the hard work of weatherization in the attics and crawl spaces of our communities: Housing Solutions of the Southwest and Southwest Conservation Corps, as well as all of the other subcontractors.
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4CORE Request for Bids
Animas Village Apartments - Phase Two Request for Bid - Windows/Patio Doors General Provisions
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Partner Events
Durango E-Cycling Event Fri. Oct 7th and Sat. Oct 8th 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sustainable Services Electronics recycling The City of Durango sponsors two 2-day electronics recycling events semi-annually, in Spring and Fall. The events are held at: Durango Recycling Center 710 Tech Center Dr. Durango, CO
EcoBroker and the FORE Alliance
Colorado Green MLS Training
Friday, October 21, 11:15-1:30
Montrose Pavilion, Montrose CO
$15 (includes lunch)
Build your understanding of the connection between renewable energy, energy efficiency, the green MLS and your real estate businesses.
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Contribute to 4CORE
Get involved by donating to continue the good work 4CORE is doing in Southwest Colorado! As an Enterprise Zone project and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the benefits of donating to 4CORE include:
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A 12.5% Colorado tax credit for providing professional services for which you normally charge fees
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- A hand in reducing greenhouse gas emissions locally
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The opportunity to extend your reach as 4CORE collaborates with government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits, and the community-at-large
- A demonstration of how much you care about our community
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Another heating season is upon us!
Did you know that an estimated 30% of homes weatherized by 4CORE have safety issues with their furnace? Could you be breathing in gases from your furnace?
Now is a great time to evaluate the safety and efficiency of your heating system! Call your local HVAC technician and make an appointment today.
Read on to find more valuable tips and training sessions for this winter season!
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4CORE Moving Forward
Latest & Greatest from your Resource Efficiency Hub
 4CORE is on tour. Perhaps you've seen us in your town?
We've visited all the municipalities in Southwest Colorado giving presentations about the work we're doing and asking how we can help make your town more resource efficient. We're inviting your town to partner with and support 4CORE.
View our Prezi to learn more about the projects and programs 4CORE is working on.
Email us. for ways you can get your community involved.
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National Weatherization Day
San Juan County Courthouse Educational Audit
October 21st, 10 AM to 12 PM
October 30th is National Weatherization Day and we're celebrating early by conducting an educational audit of the San Juan County Courthouse in Silverton. Join us for food, an audit, and energy improvements in the coldest county in Southwest Colorado!
Email us to sign up.
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Asbestos Building Inspector Training
Obtain an Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Certificate! When: Wed. Oct 19 - Fri. Oct 21, 2011 Where: Road and Bridge Administration Office (near Home Depot)
1365 S. Camino del Rio
Durango, CO 81303 This three-day, EPA approved, AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector Course is required when applying for the State of Colorado asbestos inspector license and will cover a variety of topics. Certification is good for one year. Training will be conducted by Colorado Hazard Control. The cost of the three-day class is $460/person. Click here to register
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Training at PCC
Intro to Solar PV Training and Certification Exam
Training: Tues. Oct 18- Wed. 19, 8:00-5:00
NABCEP Certification Exam: Thurs. Oct. 20
Location: Mancos Campus, Southwest Colorado Community College
Are you interested in learning solar or want to explore working in the green industry? This course covers basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of the application, design, installation and operation of grid-tied and stand-alone PV systems. The course prepares individuals for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry level examination. Participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice at the college's new solar lab.
To register:
Register as a Job Seeker with Connecting Colorado www.connectingcolorado.com
Questions:
Lena Jaramillo, Southwest CO Community College
(970)564.6222
Lena.Jaramillo@Pueblocc.edu
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Free Energy Code Workshops
Durango
2009 IECC- Practical examples and discussions class Wed. Oct 12, 2011, 10AM- 4PM First National Bank of Durango 259 W. 9th Street in Durango Lunch provided Download the flyer Register here Location to be Announced
Understanding the House as a System October 24, 2011: 8 AM-12 PM for realtors and appraisers 1-5 PM for contractors and code officials Location to be determined. If you are interested in this class, email us for more information. Ridgway
These workshops are supported by the Building Departments in San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose, and Delta Counties and sponsored by the Governor's Energy Office. October 4, 2011 - Residential Mechanical Overview Special presentations by David Rhodes of Johnstone Supply and Don Jones of Controlled Hydronics regarding heat load calculations and other services provided by these businesses. October 26, 2011 - Manual J, D, and S November 15, 2011 - Commercial Mechanical Overview
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LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course
October 10, 12, 17, & 19th, 5:00-8:00pm
Participate online from anywhere.
Taught by Annette Stelmack, LEED Faculty, USGBC CO Board Member, and teacher par excellence
Pricing ranges from $250 for USGBC CO student members to $275 for regular Chapter Members and $300 for nonmembers. This is half the cost (or more) as comparable exam prep courses (e.g. Everblue or Clean Edison). It has been approved for funding through the Colorado Energy Sector Partnership. Contact the local workforce center to find out if there is still local funding available and if you qualify. |
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Challenge Question
What is the largest energy use in the average home? In a commercial building?
Send responses and win an energy saving prize!
Last month's Question:
What is the approximate annual cost of a pilot light that burns on natural gas year round? The answer is:
For natural gas at $1.5 per therm the average cost for a pilot light is $12.75 per month or $153 average annual cost. For liquid propane at $3.00 per gallon the average cost for a pilot is $27.75 per month or $333 average annual cost. Combustion appliances with pilot lights are considered obsolete and investing in higher efficiency appliances is very cost effective!
And the winner is... Jason Meininger Come by the 4CORE office to pick up your energy efficiency kit! |
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As always, if you have any feedback or questions about becoming more energy efficient, please contact us. |
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Atmos Energy's Reduce and Rebate Program
