by Energy Resource Center | Aug 10, 2016 | Articles, Energy Assessment, Environmental Education
*Originally posted February 2016* Did you know, even with all of the recent interest in wind power and solar power, that over 80% of energy in most American homes still comes from fossil fuels? When we flip a switch to turn on a light, it is easy to forget that the...
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 | Aug 5, 2015 | Articles, Environmental Education
A long wet season makes fire mitigation seem like a distant concern. While afternoon thunderstorms and springtime snows may calm fears about fire, preparedness is still important. Fire mitigation remains an important way to protect your Colorado home. We have several...
by Energy Resource Center | Jul 1, 2015 | Articles, Environmental Education
Whether you drop your recycling off at a common bin and sort it out by glass, paper, cardboard and plastic or you throw it all in one can and roll it to the curb, you probably aren’t exactly sure what happens to it from there. You figure it’s repurposed instead of...
by Susan Parker | Nov 10, 2014 | Environmental Education
ERC is humble and grateful for this wonderful recognition. Thank you, Business Alliance! Congratulations to Energy Resource Center for receiving the 2014 Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance’s “Outstanding Nonprofit” award! Dale and Howard...
by Energy Resource Center | Nov 5, 2014 | Articles, Environmental Education
Indy Give! kicked off November 1 and the Energy Resource Center is part of the great community giving event this year! Donate between November 1 and December 20 to make an extra big impact. What is Indy Give? It’s a fantastic event created by the Colorado Springs...
