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Partner Events
LPEA Renewable Generation Meeting to discuss progress of possible 4-5 megawatt solar garden on Department of Energy property.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, 9-10 a.m
Learn more here
National Philanthropy Day
is a day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy -- and those people active in the philanthropic community -- have made to our lives, our communities and our world. Celebrations are held annually in many states across the nation.
Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
11 a.m.
Register for this
CANPO Event in Denver Here
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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:
- A 12.5% Colorado tax credit for providing professional services for which you normally charge fees
- A 25% Colorado tax credit for $100 or more in cash donations
- A Federal tax deduction
- A hand in reducing greenhouse gas emissions locally
- The opportunity to extend your reach as 4CORE collaborates with government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits, and the community-at-large
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4CORE will publish resource- related events, training, and news, as appropriate. If you have article suggestions or would like to submit content or images, please email us. |
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Happy National Weatherization Day!
In addition to getting out our broomsticks and jack-o-lanterns, we're getting out our foam outlet covers and checking the temperature of our hot water heaters.
Each year, October 30th is celebrated to recognize weatherization that takes place around the country. 4CORE celebrated this year by performing a basic audit and some weatherization on the San Juan County Courthouse in Silverton. Learn more about 4CORE's Weatherization Program from this recent article. Visit the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program site for more information or check out this video to learn more about the program and its benefits. You too can celebrate by getting out your caulk guns and weather stripping and sealing some air leaks before it gets too chilly! Check out the free webinars and training listed below to get you started. |
4CORE Moving Forward
Permanent Executive Director Hired
 4CORE has hired Gregg Dubit as the permanent Executive Director of 4CORE. Gregg has served as Interim Executive Director and is pleased to accept the offer of Executive Director.
Dubit was offered the position after an open hiring process, including rigorous competition and multiple interviews. He looks forward to building on the successes of 4CORE and working with coalition partners and sponsors to make the organization an even more effective resource efficiency information hub. He will continue to oversee organizational projects, including the implementation of the five-county Resource and Energy Action Plan, a new Resource Smart Business Program, and a potential expansion of weatherization services to all income levels.
"I am honored to have been selected after a rigorous hiring process and take the responsibilities very  seriously," said Gregg. "I look forward toleading 4CORE's evolution with a tremendously talented staff and board."
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Did You Know?
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Energy Webinar Series
Solar Thermal Systems for Colorado Homes/Acreages
November 30, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm MT Join Colorado State University Extension for a 1-hour webinar to discuss Solar Thermal (hot water) systems. Topics will include system components, site analysis, sizing the system, financing solar systems, evaluating the financial investment, and opportunities to answer your questions and sources for additional information. Presented by Kurt Jones, County Extension, Director for Chaffee and Park Counties.
Register Home Energy Efficiency: Cost Effective Improvements for CO
December 14, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm MT Learn how energy is used in Colorado homes, where easy savings can be found, and what energy improvements might make sense for your home. Presented by Cary Weiner, CSU Extension Clean Energy Specialist. Register Small Wind Energy Basics
January 11, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:00pm MT
In this webinar, you will learn about the basics of wind energy, including how to determine whether you have a good wind resource, how to site a turbine, as well as cost and paybacks.
Presented by Irene Shonle, CSU Extension Gilpin County Director. Register
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 Energy to Evolve:
Resource Smart Business
A blog post by Intern Ryan Riebau, who has come full circle
Two years ago, a group of my friends and I were told to sit down, blueprint, imagine, and present a program "to spur sustainable economic development" that was transparent, credible, consistent, valuable, holistic, locally defined, and unique. Our feelings were somewhere between absolutely overwhelmed and excited to show off how competent we were. We then realized we were contained only by the realization we had NOTHING to go from.
Click here to read on...
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Free Energy Code Workshops
Lunch Provided!
Residential Mechanical
Nov 9, 10-4 pm
Empire Electric Association - Calvin Denton Room
Manual J, D and S
Nov 21, 10-4 pm
Southwest Colorado Community College Furnace Lab
ASHRAE 90.1
Dec 1, 10-4 pm
Durango Recreation Center - Eolus Room
IECC, What's Coming Next
Dec 14, 10-4 pm
Durango Recreation Center - Eolus Room
To register, click here
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Challenge Question
What is the difference between open vs. sealed combustion appliances?
Send responses and win an energy saving prize!
Last month's Question and Answer:
What is the largest energy use in the average home? In a commercial building?
The answer is:
The largest energy use in a home is generally for heating. The largest energy use in a commercial building is generally for lighting.
There were no winners last month. Be sure to submit your answer early to win in November! |
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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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