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 7, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living, Construction/Maintenance
SunShare LLC, a Denver-based community solar power developer, has signed its largest single-customer power-supply contract with Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District. The 1.4 megawatt supply deal is believed to be among the largest contracts for any community...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Terry | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living, Gratitude
There’s a reason everyone is moving to Colorado – it really is a magical place. Autumn is here which means the leaves are changing to a beautiful gold and the air is cooling down. The mountains are a great place to be this time of year. Here at Alaris...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Terry | Sep 4, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living
Colorado unemployment has been trending downward since it peaked at 9.1 percent in October 2010. The last time the state’s jobless rate was as low as July’s 5.3 percent was in October 2008, when it also stood at 5.3 percent. Colorado gained 5,500 payroll...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Terry | Aug 17, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living
Parks play a major role in providing a high quality of life. Great parks support strong, healthy neighborhoods. When it comes to park systems, Denver ranks higher (13th among the 40 largest U.S. cities) than Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston and Phoenix, despite greater...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Jon Terry | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog, Colorado Living
Whether you are buying or selling a home or just dealing with your insurance company, there are some critical decisions being made that will change Mountain Metro real estate transactions. Fire mitigation has always been serious and important in our community, however...