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...
by James O'Brien | Mar 12, 2020 | Articles, Community, Environmental Education, In the News, Solar
(photo: Ben Turner, Hoosier Energy) A January 2020 article from Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) discusses how solar panels have been making a positive impact on farmland throughout the country. On some land, solar panels are the only feature and create a steady stream...
by James O'Brien | Jan 25, 2020 | Community, Solar
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe of southwestern Colorado is in the process of building a one-megawatt solar array, offsetting at least 10% of their reservation’s energy usage. Tribal lands are thought to be excellent spots for wind and solar projects, as they are...
