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The Atmosphere Conservancy NewsletterFebruary 2011
In This Issue
NEW Intern Program!
Project Updates
FortZED Challenge Update
About The Atmosphere Conservancy (TAC)
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Greetings!

 

The road to a sustainable energy future is not a superhighway.  It is proving to be a long and bumpy one with many detours along the way - like the one Xcel energy threw in our path last week when they temporarily eliminated all their subsidies for Solar energy in Colorado (read more).This statewide programmatic change has eliminated $130,000 in funding from TAC's Dove Valley project, forcing us to look for other funding sources to complete this worthy project.  While this is causing us to re-tool our financing structure, it is not going to keep us from reaching our destination.  Your support in these trying times is more important than ever. Please make a donation today to show your support as we navigate this rocky road to the future!

 

Sincerely,

 

Alex Blackmer, Executive Director

The Atmosphere Conservancy

 

 

Announcing NEW Intern Program!

 

TAC received a $6,000 gift from an anonymous donor to fund an educational internship program.  The gift was made in honor of May Raynolds, a remarkable individual who has taught and inspired her five children to care about the earth.  

 

Click here for more info about internship opportunities.

 

Project Updates

Good News 

 

The Maple Terrace solar thermal installation is up and running and working well.  

       Maple Terrace

 

Additionally, this month TAC finalized contracts for three solar installation projects!  The projects will be at Denver Rescue MissionDenver Urban Ministries, and Dove Valley.

 

Bad News 

 

Due to Xcel Energy's suspension of the Solar Rewards program these projects are in need of your support. 


 YOU can help make these projects a reality

 

donate today!

                     

 

FortZED Community Energy Challenge Update


The FortZED Challenge is a community outreach effort to help residents decrease their energy use and support the creation of a net-zero energy district in downtown Fort Collins. Join us and be a part of pursuing a triple bottom line that is good for your wallet, good for your community, and good for the environment. Read More


Recent FortZED Challenge Achievements:
  • More than 500 Fort Collins residents have taken the pledge to reduce home energy use!
  • The events on CSU campus this semester are off to a great start with a batch of newly trained CSU Rangers and we are looking forward to the Film Screening & Panel and Student Research Expo.
  • We had a booth at this month's farmers market and got almost 30 new pledges 
  • FortZED Rangers are hosting house parties and getting their friends and neighbors involved - you too get involved and become a Ranger and spread the word help take it to zero!
  • The Peregrine Falcon territory currently has the most pledges and is leading the competition!
FortZED Pack Territories Map
 
About The Atmosphere Conservancy  
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes greater energy efficiency and supports the development of renewable energy projects for affordable housing and non-profits. Read More  Installing panels at Maple Terrace      Panels on Maple Terrace roof
Donate today to support TAC's many exciting projects!