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Thank
You to
Our
Solar &
Green
Tour
Sponsors:: |
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Youth
Energy
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What do
you know
about
electric
cars?
In the
months
ahead we
will see
new cars
that run
only on
electricity
or use
both
electricity
and gas
(oil).
How many
miles in
a car do
you and
other
members
of your
family
travel
on an
average
day?
Which
electric
car(s)
will be
able to
travel
only on
electricity
to meet
your
daily
needs?
Let us
know at:
schools@cres-energy.org.
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Welcome Our
New
Members:
Aerie Bridge Solutions
Continental Controls Systems
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Executive Director Report
Tony Frank
Executive Director
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I'll keep this report brief because I think you will understand from what follows below - we are busy! In the days and months ahead we hope you will join us for a Solar & Green Homes Tour in Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs or Fort Collins; or attend a meeting on Wind Power; or shop at Whole Foods in Golden for our fundraiser; or learn about renewable energy jobs at the Green Jobs Fair at Arapahoe Community College; or join a CRES committee to support future efforts including a sustainability demonstration park in central Denver and the 2011 statewide conference; or....
There is much to get involved with and several new programs to grow and strengthen in the months ahead. Join us as we build a future with greater renewable energy and clean energy innovations.
Sincerely,
Tony Frank, Executive Director
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2010 Solar & Green Homes Tours in September - Denver and Boulder Areas
Presented by:
 
Join CRES and CRC in touring participating homes that serve as examples of what homeowners can do to lower energy bills, while  improving indoor comfort. Financing, technology, and contractor information will be available. From simple energy efficiency upgrades to renewable energy systems, a variety of home improvements will inspire and educate. We hope to see at the Tours and other events below.
Denver Area
- Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Visit 13 homes in Central Denver, Golden and Evergreen, $5. A bus tour is also available between 8:30-4:30 p.m., includes lunch and expert guides. Cost is $45 and space is limited for the bus and reservations are required. (contact Sheila Townsend for more information, s.townsend@cres-energy.org or 303-806-5317 x82).
- Wednesday, September 15, Solar Mixer Fundraiser at a solar home on the Tour in the evening hours; 15030 W. 52nd Ave, Golden, 80403; $25 per person, great food, live music; reservations necessary.
- Friday, September 17, Commercial Building Tour: Including a Tour of the new RSF Building at the National Renewable Energy Lab, NREL Visitors Center 15013 Denver West Parkway, Golden, $35, registration limited to 40 (register soon!)
- Tuesday, September 21, Seminar #1: An Intro to Solar and Energy Conservation, 7-9 pm at NREL Visitors Center 15013 Denver West Parkway GOLDEN, $5
- Tuesday, September 28, Seminar #2: "Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing" and "How to Convert a Stick Built 1970s Energy Sucking Home to an Energy Generator", 7-9pm at Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, 3245 Eliot Street DENVER, $5
- Sunday, September 26, 10am-4pm: Visit 12 homes in Boulder, Louisville, and Nederland, $5.
- Wednesday, September 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Seminar #1: Energy Use in Green Retrofits vs. Conventional Homes - a Tour Preview, at CRC 2639 Spruce Street, Boulder, $25 (includes dinner)
Wednesday, September 29, Seminar #2: Applying Tour Technologies to Your Home & Available Incentives
It's only $5 a person to visit all the homes on the Denver Area OR Boulder County tours.
Please visit the websites listed above to register. Tickets also available at onsite registration.
Walk away with ideas that can be put into action on your own home.
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News from Our Regional Chapters -
NCRES and SECRES
 The Northern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (NCRES) is pleased to report that they will be sponsoring the Energy and Transportation Tent at the Sustainable Living Fair in Fort Collins, September 18 and 19th. Everyone should also get ready for the NCRES Solar Homes Tour October 2nd. They have put together a very enjoyable YouTube video for the Tour that can be viewed by clicking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CrpdmzJUhI.
 The Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES) just completed the successful "REpowering Southern Colorado" Energy Expo at Colorado State University-Pueblo on Saturday, August 14. There were numerous vendors and a demonstration of various solar cookers. The "tour" was a virtual video tour shown hourly.
SECRES is now focused on the Pikes Peak Area Solar Tour in Colorado Springs on October 2. This event is being hosted at Colorado Technical University and several of the students are active volunteers. So far 13 homes and businesses are lined up for the tour. It will be held one week after the Denver Area Tour allowing you to participate in more than one solar tour.
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Whole Foods Market Community Giving Day to Benefit CRES
Friday, September 10, 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM Whole Foods Market, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden  The Whole Foods Market Colfax in the Denver West Village Shopping Center will donate a total of 5% of net sales to CRES. You can support CRES just by shopping at this store on September 10. So please save up your shopping needs and join us at Whole Foods - Denver West! CRES will be exhibiting at this event. If you would like to volunteer and help promote CRES contact Sheila Townsend at s.townsend@cres-energy.org or call 303-806-5317).
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Green Jobs and Career Resource Fair - Free to Job Seekers!
Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Arapahoe Community College, Main Campus, Room M1900
CRES is partnering with Arapahoe Community College, South Metro Chamber of Commerce and Blue Sky Colorado to provide the latest information on green jobs including how to get a job in such fields as wind, solar, geothermal, energy auditing, and education. Job postings and additional information will be available. Bring your resumé!
For more information or to reserve a booth contact Vicki Betfort at 303-956-9924 or at Vicki.Befort@arapahoe.edu.
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Calendar of Events
- August 26, Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., "The Dollars and Sense of Wind Energy" with Larry Flowers, National Technical Director, National Wind Technology Center. Held at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave (just west of I-70), Golden. Free reception to follow. For more information visit CRES-Energy.org and go to events.
- September 10, CRES Fundraiser at Whole Foods, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden (Volunteers Needed! Contact s.townsend@cres-energy.org or 303-806-5317 x82).
- September 15, Solar Mixer Fundraiser
- September 17 Commercial Solar Tour, Denver
- September 23, Membership Meeting, 7-9 p.m. Solar Energy Panel: with speakers from SMA America, Abound Solar and Advanced Energy. Held at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave (just west of I-70), Golden. Free reception to follow
- September 25, Denver Area Solar & Green Homes Tour
- September 26, Boulder County Solar & Green Homes Tour
- October 2, Northern Front Range Tour of Solar Homes, Hosted by NCRES
- October 2, Colorado Springs Tour of Solar Homes, Hosted by SECRES
- October 23, Green Jobs and Career Resources Fair, at Arapahoe Community College, Littleton
- October 28, Membership Meeting, 7-9 p.m. with Brad Udall, Director of Western Water Assessment, NOAA Earth Science Research Laboratory. Held at the Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave (just west of I-70), Golden. Free reception to follow.
- November 18, Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., "Green Jobs Report from the American Solar Energy Society," Brad Collins, Executive Director, American Solar Energy Society. Held at Arapahoe Community College, Main Campus, Room M1900.
- February 25, 2011. CRES Annual Party in Denver
- June 2011, Colorado Renewable Energy Conference in Ft. Collins.
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Join Us!
CRES is growing with new individual and business members who want to get involved and support clean energy innovations. If you are not already a member, please consider joining in order to get involved with one of our committees, receive discounts to our meetings and events, or to spotlight your company.
To learn more visit CRES-Energy.org.
Interested in sponsoring the next issue of CRES Clips? Contact us at 303-806-5317 or email s.townsend@cres-energy.org
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