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 | Aug 20, 2014 | Blog, Sustainability
Interest in the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut the nation’s emissions of carbon dioxide by 30 percent by 2030 is running very high recently. Denver is one of four locations for public hearings the EPA will hold on the issue. The other...
by Jon Terry | Jul 21, 2013 | Blog, Colorado Living, Home Owner Energy Tips, Sustainability
XCEL’s Solar Rewards program has increased to 33.6 megawatts available for rebates for small-size solar power systems at least for the remainder of 2013 until the commissioners approve XCEL’s 2014 plan. In Colorado, the rebate money comes from a 2 percent surcharge...
by Jon Terry | Jul 21, 2013 | Around The Home, Blog, Green Home Tips, Sustainability
Thinking green throughout all areas of your life–from your office to your wardrobe to your home electronics–will put you ahead of the game come next year. Start by donating unwanted or unneeded items around your home. This can put items to good use by...
by Jon Terry | Apr 20, 2013 | Colorado Living, Sustainability
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced the city’s new “2020 Sustainability Goals.” “These bold goals provide a road map to our residents, city agencies, and businesses on how we can work together to enhance our quality of life today and in the future by preserving...
