by Jon Terry | Oct 22, 2014 | Blog, The Economy
Colorado lost 700 jobs in August, however, state unemployment still fell two-tenths of a point, to 5.1 percent – its lowest level in six years. August was a paradoxical month in which two different government employment surveys (one of employers and the other of...
by Jon Terry | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living, Construction/Maintenance
What would it be like to not have to pay a utility bill ever again? Net zero communities are communities that use power only from energy they produce through solar, wind, and underground geothermal systems on site, ending all dependence on electric and gas provided by...
by Jon Terry | Oct 17, 2014 | Blog, Home Owner Energy Tips, Sustainability
Colorado consumers and the economy could greatly benefit if home builders had a more predictable and consistent program in place for the widespread installation of solar systems in new subdivisions. A typical homeowner can save more than $40,000 over 30 years by...
by Jon Terry | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog, Home Owner Energy Tips, Sustainability
Community solar is a clean energy plan solution that combines both accessibility and financial sense to the average person or business, and two Xcel community solar power systems, each capable of generating 500 kilowatts of power, have recently opened in Denver....
by Jon Terry | Oct 15, 2014 | Blog, Sustainability
Community solar is the name given to commercial-sized solar power systems in which individuals or businesses can buy or lease individual solar power panels and get credit off their monthly bill for the renewable power generated by the systems. The first system came...
by Jon Terry | Oct 13, 2014 | Apartment, Blog
If you’re dealing with a small-apartment or small bedroom, here is a list of clever space-saving solutions. 1. A nightstand that mounts on the wall is perfect for a small bedroom. The open space underneath the nightstand visually enlarges the space, and you can...
