Eat, Drink, Give! Digital Scavenger Hunt
We are excited to host the Eat, Drink, Give! Digital Scavenger Hunt this year. In other years, we have been able to invite 25+ non-profits to…
How Solar Energy is Expanding in the San Luis Valley
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.…
ERC helping families with Affordable Housing issues
The housing crisis is complicated. It looks different in big cities versus small towns and was historically caused by a raft of federal, state, and local…
The Future of Wind Energy
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…
Colorado and Zero Emission Vehicles
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…
National Low Income Housing Coalition
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…
Rural Energy for America Program
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…
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program
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…
Weatherization Assistance Program
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…
Eon energy UK renewables
Eon, one of the United Kingdom’s biggest energy suppliers, has switched all of its 3.3 million customers to renewable energy supply. They are charging no extra…