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Colorado Carbon Fund Solar Hot Water Projects
Bidder's Conference 1/14/10 | Proposals Due 2/4/10
The Climate Trust is now soliciting proposals on behalf of the Colorado Carbon Fund for the installation of solar hot water technologies at large buildings to displace the use of fossil fuels (such as natural gas, propane, or diesel) for water heating.
Support for selected projects will be provided as a carbon offset purchase agreement between the awardees and the Colorado Carbon Fund via The Climate Trust. Nonprofits, government agencies, for-profit businesses, or combinations of these parties, are eligible to submit proposals.
Typical project sites may include recreation centers, hospitals, hotels, prisons, or other facilities which use large amounts of hot water. The Climate Trust is offering up to $250,000 total, which will be divided between no more than five awards. Contact
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CoSEIA's Annual Conference & Expo 2010 Sustaining Colorado's Solar Economy
February 17-19, 2010
Things are shaping up for our big event in February and registrations are now being accepted! Join us as we bring the solar industry together once again for progressive speakers, panel discussions, and workshops. This is the perfect opportunity to table and network with Solar Professionals.
Workshop Speakers Confirmed!
We are excited to announce the Bill Brooks and John Siegenthaler have been confirmed as our workshop presenters for Friday, February 19th.
Workshop I - "National Electrical Code Compliance for Photovoltaic Systems"
Workshop II - "State of the Art Hydronic Design for the Solar Thermal Professional"
Sponsors
Community College of Aurora, Conergy, Governor's Energy Office, High Noon Solar, Independent Power Systems, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, KYOCERA Solar, Left Hand Brewing Company, Low Energy Systems, NABCEP, Namaste' Solar, New England Financial & TransAmerica, Red Rocks Community College, Simple Solar, Solar Depot, Solar Electric Education & Training, SunPower and Sunsense
Vendors
Aleo Solar North America, Alternative Power Distribution, Ameresco Solar, BD Batteries, Buderus, Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED), Ferguson, groSolar, HomeSmart from Xcel Energy, Info Cubic, K-Flex USA, Lumos Solar, McCoy Sales, Next Generation Energy LLC, Quinntas Renewable Energy, SolarEnergyQuest, Stellar Roofing and Solar, Sunwize, Triangle Tube, and Urecon Insulation
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January 15, 2010
GEO Solar Rebate Program
The GEO's rebate team will continue to manage a high volume of work over the next few months. As a result you may find that our response rate to solar rebate-specific questions is delayed. They are providing the following tools and encourage you to stay abreast of any program changes or updates by taking the following steps:
NewsCouncil flips 'off' switch on solar rebate program
The city won't offer its rebate program this year to residents and business owners who want to install solar photovoltaic systems. The Longmont City Council on Tuesday night chose not to continue the program because the city would have had to pony up its own money - even if it meant getting matching money from the Colorado Governor's Energy Office. More
ClimateSmart Loan Program Goes Commercial
ClimateSmart is launching the commercial loan program in mid-January and will have an application available on the website in a few short weeks. The application closing period will be mid-February. Attend one of our informational workshops
Sopogy Opens "world's first MicroCSP£ Solar Thermal Plant"
The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii was the setting for the inauguration of what its creators describe as "the world's first MicroCSP£ solar thermal plant" this week. The 2-MW thermal energy project covers almost 4 acres of the hot Kona desert and comprises 1,000 Sopogy proprietary MicroCSP£ solar panels. More
Black Hills Energy Contractor Help Line Contractors may call a number and receive high, low, and average usage on an address in our service territory. The number is 1 888-890-5554.
President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs President Obama announced the award of $2.3 billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. One hundred eighty three projects in 43 states will create tens of thousands of high quality clean energy jobs and the domestic manufacturing of advanced clean energy technologies including solar, wind, and efficiency and energy management technologies. More
As Panels Get Better and Cheaper, PVs are Poised for Their Day in the Sun
These days, solar power is getting nearly as much attention as wind received in recent years. In the first week of December, the EU Energy Institute was quoted extensively in British and other European media regarding that organization's belief that solar panel costs will drop dramatically and be cost-competitive with fossil-fuel-based energy for half of Europe's homes by 2020 -- notably, cost-competitive without a subsidy. More
CRES Monthly Meeting & Webcast
"Update on Climate Change Activities from Congress to Copenhagen"
January 28, 2010 at 7 pm
Congressman Ed Perlmutter has been invited. More
RETool: Opportunities in the New Energy Economy
Jan. 29th, Feb. 26th Mar. 26th and Apr. 30th | CU Boulder
The rapid growth of renewable energy is a bright spot in a troubled economy. Clean energy companies are expanding, especially in Colorado, and federal stimulus funds are flooding into the industry. Now is the time to identify attractive opportunities in this rapidly evolving industry. Take an intensive, four-day certificate program offered by the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at CU-Boulder that provides an in-depth look at renewable energy technologies and policies. More
HOW TO BUILD AN EFFICIENT & HIGH PERFORMANCE HOUSE
February 1, 2010 | Denver, Colorado
The Metro Denver chapter of the US Green Build
Council presents the first 2010 session of its monthly First Monday night series. Anyone interested in building an efficient, attractive, eco-friendly home that is livable and durable. Professionals and the general public are invited to attend this 2 hour session with presentations
showcasing actual projects. Register
Conferences & Convention
Electric Utility Rate Cases
February 11-12, 2010
Las Vegas, NV
Law Seminars Int'l invites attorneys, utility rate department professionals and executives, industrial and commercial customer representatives, residential consumer advocates and governmental officials involved in ratemaking. More
2010 Sustainable Opportunities Summit | March 2-3, 2010
Colorado Convention Center
Exhibit at the 5th Annual Sustainable Opportunities Summit and enhance your organization's long-term competitive advantage. This year, the Expo will be expanded to more than 150 exhibitors, and will be open to the public the entire day prior to the opening day of the Summit. Leaders and influencers from business, finance and academia who are focused on environmental, social and economic sustainability will be exhibiting and talking about their products and services. More
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