West Colfax BID

Going, going: Green 


October 12, 2011

LEED Projects and Solar Installations 


Solar Thermal Array at Lake Steam Baths 

  

The Lake Steam Baths at 3450 W Colfax recently completed installing a solar thermal array, with financing and contracting assistance from the BID.  Between the financing and savings on its gas bill, the Steam Baths will save $500 per month, and reduce annual carbon emissions by 16.1 metric tons, equivalent to taking 3 cars off the road. Hannon Hymen calls the system "awesome" and is excited to be "going green".    

 

In addition to Lake Stream Baths, there is also:  

  • $494,000 of committed funding for solar panels on new building projects
  • two new LEED-certified buildings, including the planned Denver Public Library, and
  • the BID's new solar pedestrian lights.

 

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Save $$ with GreenFAX


Join the growing list of businesses on West Colfax who are saving money and taking advantage of rebates of up to $5000 for on energy savings retro-fits through the Denver Energy Challenge.    


For example, American Auto Sales has realized a 40% savings in monthly electricity costs and seen use plummet to 65% of former levels. Mike Haupt, the owner, clearly surprised by the results, stated that he was "very impressed by savings to date as well as anticipated future savings".

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Here is what's available now:   

  • Through the Fall and Winter of 2011, rebates of up to $5000 per business for West Colfax Denver Energy Challenge participants. This is in addition to Xcel rebates. 
  • Free retro-fits on projects of limited scope at zero cost to businesses, and free energy audits on projects of larger scope.  

The BID is also working with a contractor to allow you to use the savings you will receive each month to contribute towards the initial retrofit cost.  This can dramatically reducing your initial investment--often to zero.    These incentives are available only for a limited time, and will be issued on a first-come, first served basis until all ARRA funds are dispersed.

 

Join the other West Colfax businesses already saving with upgrades:

 

LIGHTING: High-Efficiency Lighting; Lighting Controls; LED Exit Signs

 

HEATING & COOLING: Boilers and Furnaces; High-Efficiency Cooling; Improved Air Handling

 

OTHER SAVINGS: Energy Management; Help with Custom Xcel Rebates

 
BID Wins Governor's Award for Best Sustainable Downtown Project

The West Colfax Business Improvement District (BID) has won the 2011 Governor's Award for Downtown Excellence for Best Sustainable Downtown Project
in Colorado.  This award went to the BID for its work in creating "Denver's Sustainable Main Street" through infrastructure improvements making West Colfax more walkable and successful promotion of green technology in businesses.

The award committee commended the West Colfax BID for having "accomplished significant improvements to the overall sustainability of the district. Through both forward-planning and proactive/targeted retrofits, the BID has structured a future plan for increased sustainability in building and construction, while also actively educating and supporting existingbusiness owners in 'green' retrofits. The program has already shown significant, measurable progress, and their model for how to work with a BID to establish and implement sustainable goals could be easily adapted by other downtown districts."

 

Thanks to all of you who have taken advantage of the opportunities to go green, contributing to a better West Colfax and this award.