News

Xcel Energy, Smart Energy Living Alliance, and ClimateSmart announce the 2008 Xcel Energy Home Makeover contest! Contest applications accepted from July 1, 2008 through September 22, 2008. Click here to see what the 2008 contest winners in Boulder received!

City of Boulder’s ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund awards $65,000 to fund solar systems on four non-profits and one Boulder home. Details here.

2008 Boulder County Wind Challenge ends July 31
We've upped the goal to 3000 new commercial and residential wind power customers, so sign up now! It's an easy and affordable way to support the wind industry and add actual wind power to the grid!

CFL Disposal solutions in Colorado
--104 Colorado Ace Hardware stores, including the Boulder store on Baseline. Click here for store locations and details.
--Home Depot stores - click here for where to drop them off.

Xcel Energy awards Smart Grid technology project to Boulder.
Boulder residents and businesses will have the ability to "opt in" at will to manage their buildings' energy use.
Read more here and here.

2007 ClimateSmart Progress Report released March 14, 2008

Boulder residents say they want to conserve power
January 2008 survey reports energy conservation programs rank higher than traffic congestion and open space access.

Outreach volunteers wanted!
2-3 hour shifts available to fit your schedule, for outreach shifts at local Recreation centers, grocery stores, Library, etc. Call Beth Powell at 303-441-1846 or powellb@bouldercolorado.gov to learn more.