by Rylee Lay | Nov 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
We tend to think of wind power as a modern phenomenon, but societies have been using it for energy for thousands of years. Using the wind to pilot ships has been around for ages, as have windmills for food production. In the U.S. in the 19th century, windmills were...
by Rylee Lay | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
The State of Colorado recently made a deal with major automakers regarding zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements in the state. Colorado will adopt California’s plan starting in model year 2023. The state-federal battle over efficiency and emission standards...
by Rylee Lay | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Affordable housing is an enormous challenge in Colorado, in both urban and rural areas. This new tool from the National Low Income Housing Coalition provides insight into just how big the problem is. The tool has breakdowns by both state and county of fair market rent...
by Rylee Lay | Nov 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, is a program announced mid-August from the USDA. It allocates $9.3 million nationwide for farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses to add energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. These steps will allow for rural...
by Rylee Lay | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the Sterling Journal-Advocate, Logan County commissioners are considering a state-level initiative to help businesses make energy efficiency and renewable improvements. Called the Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program, or C-PACE, the...
by Rylee Lay | Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Colorado Energy Office, helps low-income families with energy-efficiency upgrades. Energy Resource Center is the organization carrying out work for these agencies in 27...
