by Energy Resource Center | Dec 2, 2020 | Community, Fundraising
We are proud to be a part of the Give! Campaign as a non-profit organization with offices in Colorado Springs. Give! has organized two-month-long philanthropy campaigns in the Pikes Peak Region since 2009, and has helped local non-profits raise more than $13 million...
by Energy Resource Center | Oct 9, 2020 | Community
Mayra Gonzalez, Outreach Specialist at Energy Resource Center’s Denver Office, will be part of a panel focused on youth and employment at an upcoming event organized by Denver’s Mile High Youth Corps. We asked her 8 questions about her time with MHYC, her role at ERC,...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 14, 2020 | Community, Energy Saving Tips, Environmental Education, In the News, Weatherizing
High Energy Burdens are a Factor for Many Families The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released a new report this week looking at how much Americans are spending on energy bills compared to their household income. According to the report:...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 9, 2020 | Community, In the News, Weatherizing
La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority, Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC), and Energy Resource Center (ERC) recently installed 20 air conditioning units to help elderly and low-income residents living at Lilac Circle in Fowler. Five crew members from ERC’s Colorado...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 9, 2020 | Community, In the News, Weatherizing
The Gunnison Valley can be one of the coldest places in the nation. Average winter temperatures in December, January, and February don’t reach above freezing, and average lows are below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Every year, some families struggle to keep their homes...
by ERC Blogger | Sep 4, 2020 | Community, In the News, Solar, Uncategorized
With an average of 350 days of sunshine every year, few trees, and low precipitation, the San Luis Valley has the perfect climate for solar energy. The Valley is even nicknamed “The Land of Cool Sunshine.” ERC Regional Director Charles “Charlie” Sanchez recognized...
