by Energy Resource Center | Sep 10, 2019 | Articles, Environmental Education, In the News, Solar, Utilities, Weatherizing
A report from IRENA (the International Renewable Energy Agency) shows that, in 2020, electricity from onshore wind and solar photovoltaic systems will be less expensive than fossil-fuel alternatives. More specifically, over 75% of all onshore wind, and over 80% of all...
by Energy Resource Center | Aug 21, 2019 | Articles, Community, Environmental Education, In the News, Utilities, Weatherizing
A new explainer from Westword goes in-depth on Colorado’s 2019 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, a comprehensive record of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The report is sobering, as it reveals that, while emissions from power plants are slowly falling, emissions from...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 20, 2016 | Articles, Energy Assessment, Energy Saving Tips, Weatherizing
This is the time of year that bitter temperatures outside can cause sky-high utility bills inside. Weatherization is the process of making your home more impervious to cold temperatures, wind, and winter weather. The Energy Resource Center has been providing...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 13, 2016 | Articles, Weatherizing
El Nino is a term that we hear and read, but it has little meaning to most people. Weather forecasts mention El Nino, and it may occasionally make an appearance in a headline, but the phenomenon remains largely a mystery. El Nino actually matters on an everyday basis,...
by Energy Resource Center | Jan 6, 2016 | Articles, Weatherizing
Driving in winter conditions is part of living in Colorado. Adjusting to icy roads, other drivers, and limited visibility matters, since severe weather can happen from October until well into April. Along with careful driving, making sure that you have a proper winter...
by Energy Resource Center | Dec 30, 2015 | Articles, Heating Bills, Weatherizing
Our third major cold front just hit the Front Range. Temperatures dipped slightly below freezing and many snowflakes fell. This short spell serves as a great reminder to prepare for the coming winter. Preparing your home will keep you warm, and hopefully save you...
