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Two weeks remain to apply for the 2008 Xcel Energy Home Makeover contest! Sponsored by Xcel Energy, Smart Energy Living Alliance, and ClimateSmart. Contest applications accepted through September 22, 2008. Click here to see what the 2008 contest winners in Boulder received!
The city of Boulder is partnering with Hogan & Hartson, Cleantech Solutions, the Boulder Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to challenge businesses to reduce their energy consumption by 10% in one year. The 10% For Change challenge is designed specifically for Boulder regional businesses, and will begin on October 1, 2008. Registration is free of charge, and all participating businesses will gain recognition. Learn more at www.10forchange.net.
2008 Boulder County Wind Challenge almost doubles goal of 1000! 1856 new subscribers signed up for wind power between April-July 2008. City of Boulder businesses were 51 of the total number. Look for a thank-you ad in the Camera in September for the businesses that notified us that they joined.
Xcelevision: Four quick videos made by Xcel provide energy efficiency tips
Will LEDs replace CFLs? New York Times article with the latest.
NPR story: Energy Conservation at Home: one home goes through an audit (graphical info on $$ spent on each appliance included)
CNN Money article: Americans Ditching the Car - 9.6 billion fewer miles travelled in May 2008 compared to May 2007.
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.
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!
Spread the ClimateSmart message to your community. 2-3 hour shifts available to fit your schedule.
Call Beth Powell at 303-441-1846 or powellb@bouldercolorado.gov to learn more.