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 ERC Blogger | Aug 23, 2020 | In the News
Bike or Carpool Instead of Drive Vehicles are among the top contributors to carbon emissions. When you drive, your car releases carbon dioxide into the air. A typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year, though that number can vary...
by ERC Blogger | Aug 17, 2020 | In the News
You may be hearing the phrase carbon offsetting more and more these days. That’s because several Fortune 500 companies are making bold commitments to become carbon neutral in their daily operations. What does it mean to be carbon neutral? It means your company...
