The Denver Foundation
Energy Resource Center is pleased to announce we have received support for our Home Repairs Fund – Denver from The Denver Foundation’s Community Grants Program Fall 2021 and from the Climate Equity Fund, a donor-advised fund of The Denver Foundation.
Health and Safety in Your Home
We believe that every family deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. Home safety is one of our priorities. It directly affects the health…
What Is ‘Affordable Energy’?
The way we use energy matters. The more efficiently our homes are built and updated, the less energy we use and the more affordable our utility…
5 Tips to Save on Winter Energy Bills
Now is the perfect time to get your home ready for winter and save on your winter energy bills. The right preparation can help you save…
Farming and Solar Synergies
A January 2020 article from Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) discusses how solar panels have been making a positive impact on farmland throughout the country.
How Ranching and Solar Are Coming Together In Georgia
The state of Georgia is a case study in how renewable energy might be able to grow, under the right circumstances, without political mandates. Dalton, Georgia,…
New Renewables Projects Set To Be Cheaper Than New Fossil Fuels
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…
Xcel Energy Has Bright Future In Renewables
Xcel Energy’s plans to shut down their coal-fired power plants isn’t just for Colorado: By 2030, the company plans on reducing carbon emissions in the Upper…
As Prices On Renewables Have Dropped, Efficiency Has Climbed
The biggest reasons for the dramatic price drop in clean and renewable energy projects have to do with simple economics: technological advancements have made solar and…
Weatherization can help Colorado meet its ambitious emission goals
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…