Energy

Energy Audit Equipment Loan Program

Posted Wed, 06/29/2011 - 9:22pm by Liz McIntyre

On December first, eight Grand County based contractors will take part in a “hands on” training session with BEDA’s infrared camera and blower door equipment. The training is a collaborative effort between Dave Clingman of Imagin3 LLC and BEDA. BEDA anticipates offering additional classes in 2012. Contractors who complete the class will be eligible to “check out” the equipment to perform blower door assisted air sealing and other tasks. If you are interested in attending a training please email energy@gcbeda.com.

Main Street Efficiency Round Two

Posted Mon, 06/20/2011 - 8:41pm by Liz McIntyre

There is funding available to support  the installation of energy efficient lighting, programmable thermostats and the recommissioning HVAC equipment in Colorado small businesses. As of mid June $55,000 was still available. Businesses in Grand and Jackson Counties may receive up to $2000 for qualified equipment costs.  Please follow these steps to be entered in the program. The program is offered on a first come first serve basis.

1. Review and complete an application.

application/pdf iconRound 2 Application Form
application/pdf iconSample Bid
application/pdf iconRound 2 Details

BEDA Seeks Outreach Support Services

Posted Thu, 03/03/2011 - 11:15pm by Liz McIntyre

BEDA is seeking professional services to support our work under competitive grants received  from the Governor's Energy Office. BEDA was successful in grant applications for a Main Street Efficiency Program to support business efficiency and a Community Outeach grant to advance energy efficiency and conservation activities that will support economic vitality.  These grants are funded with federal funding from the Department of Energy, funds which were made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

application/pdf iconRequest for Proposals Outreach
application/pdf iconRequest for Proposals Main Street Efficiency Program

Main Street Efficiency Round Two

Posted Tue, 02/01/2011 - 7:47am by Liz McIntyre

There is funding available to support  the installation of energy efficient lighting, programmable thermostats and the recommissioning HVAC equipment for Colorado small businesses. As of mid June $55,000 was still available. Businesses in Grand and Jackson Counties are eligible to receive $2000 for qualified equipment costs.

application/pdf iconRound Two Program Details
application/pdf iconRound Two Application
application/pdf iconSample Bid

Lodging Efficiency Workshops

Posted Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:21pm by Liz McIntyre

Videos of two lodging efficiency workshops recently held in Glenwood Springs are available at  http://www.grassrootstv.org/search.aspx?term=efficiency&type=full . The first workshop provides lodging managers with a snapshot of national consumer trends and customer expectations, while the second offers specific approaches to reduce energy costs. Garfield Clean Energy, a collaborative effort among nine local government partners in Garfield County and the nonprofit CLEER, hosted the workshops.

Seven Businesses Complete Main Street Efficiency Projects

Posted Wed, 11/30/2011 - 8:11pm by Liz McIntyre

Local businesses took advantage of a program from the Governor's Energy Office and offered through BEDA to improve their energy efficiency. The businesses received energy audits from Mountain Parks Electric and/or Xcel Energy and then made upgrades to their facilities to cut energy use. Power to the People, Simply Efficient, Alex Meyer and Omega Electric are local contractors who provided lighting upgrades to the businesses. The program netted approximately $ 7200 in rebates for the businesses.

Collaboration Benefits the Grand Living Senior Homes

Posted Mon, 06/20/2011 - 7:41pm by Liz McIntyre
A project supported by The Sprout Foundation Fund, a fund of the Grand Foundation, Energy Outreach Colorado, BEDA and the Grand County Housing Authority  will bring improved systems, air quality and comfort to the residents of Grand Living  Senior Homes. BEDA is the recipient of grant funding from the Governor's Energy Office for the installation of three Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems at the complex.

2010 Local Green Gift Guide

Posted Wed, 12/15/2010 - 6:54pm by Liz McIntyre

 

BEDA supports The 2010 Local Green Gift Guide from Inifinite West ! Here are some great gift ideas that will support the local economy and a healthy environment. Infinite West reminds those who want to print the guide "if you choose to print this for your store or office, it is set up to print as a 2-sided booklet. Simply print both sides and fold in half. Please print on recycled paper."  This guide is not a complete list. Please let us know about other local green gifts.

 

application/pdf icon2010 Green Gift Guide.pdf

The Stars are Falling Party

Posted Thu, 08/12/2010 - 8:28am by Liz McIntyre

It is the Perseid Meteor Shower and there is no better place to view it in our neck of the woods than the Walden Airport. Get a guided tour of the night sky from local astronomers and view the skies through telescopes. A free event courtesy Ranges and Rivers and the Jackson County Outdoor Education Network!  See you Friday August 13, 7:30pm-10:00pm. Dark skies reduce energy consumption and increase star gazing opportunities!

application/pdf iconStars are Falling Details

Energy Saving Window Treatments

Posted Thu, 07/01/2010 - 11:04am by Liz McIntyre
An average home may lose up to 30% of its heating or cooling energy through its windows.  While your first impulse may be to replace your old windows with higher performing windows, you may find that you simply can’t afford to.
Blinds, shades and window films are an affordable alternative to window replacement.
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