by Energy Resource Center | Mar 11, 2016 | Carbon Monoxide
During the regularly scheduled March 8, 2016, meeting of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (RBD) has was presented with a national award recognizing its work in promoting carbon monoxide awareness and safety by the...
by Energy Resource Center | Feb 17, 2016 | Articles, Energy Assessment
Do you find yourself shaking your head as you pay bills every month? Does a continual increase in your energy bill cause you stress? Do you find yourself wondering how to keep your home comfortable without going broke in the process? A home energy audit might be...
by Energy Resource Center | Feb 3, 2016 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Environmental Education
Conserving energy in your home is a win for everyone. Conservation saves money for you and your family, money that you can save or spend on something important. Conservation is great for the environment, and every person that makes it a priority helps to shape the...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 27, 2016 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Heating Bills, Natural Gas, Water
Saving energy in 2016 is a great idea. Starting off the year with an idea that can both save money for your family and be good for the environment is a win for everyone. We have several ideas how you can start the year off right by conserving energy. Water You...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 20, 2016 | Articles, Energy Assessment, Energy Saving Tips, Weatherizing
This is the time of year that bitter temperatures outside can cause sky-high utility bills inside. Weatherization is the process of making your home more impervious to cold temperatures, wind, and winter weather. The Energy Resource Center has been providing...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 13, 2016 | Articles, Weatherizing
El Nino is a term that we hear and read, but it has little meaning to most people. Weather forecasts mention El Nino, and it may occasionally make an appearance in a headline, but the phenomenon remains largely a mystery. El Nino actually matters on an everyday basis,...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 6, 2016 | Articles, Weatherizing
Driving in winter conditions is part of living in Colorado. Adjusting to icy roads, other drivers, and limited visibility matters, since severe weather can happen from October until well into April. Along with careful driving, making sure that you have a proper winter...
by Energy Resource Center | Dec 30, 2015 | Articles, Heating Bills, Weatherizing
Our third major cold front just hit the Front Range. Temperatures dipped slightly below freezing and many snowflakes fell. This short spell serves as a great reminder to prepare for the coming winter. Preparing your home will keep you warm, and hopefully save you...
by Energy Resource Center | Dec 23, 2015 | Articles
Giving is an important part of the holiday season. In recognizing the gifts that we have been given, we give to others. Giving can mean so many things, and each one of them matters. To inspire you to action, we’ve rounded up ten powerful quotes about giving. Whether...
by Energy Resource Center | Dec 16, 2015 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Heating Bills, Weatherizing
Colorado is known for her harsh winters. Sub-zero temperatures, sheets of ice, and several feet of snow can be the norm from October until April. This Colorado weather can become prohibitively expensive for many families as they try to stay safe and warm in their...
