CRES Statewide Events
Boulder Area (BCRES)
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Challenges & Trade-offs in Achieving 100% Clean Electricity
Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM | In Person | BCRES
Our Boulder County chapter welcomes Ron Sinton, President of Sinton Instruments, for a Speaker Series presentation exploring the challenges and trade-offs of achieving 100% renewable energy. This talk will explore the interplay between solar, wind, storage, and gas in the quest for affordable clean energy. Join us in person in Boulder, Colorado, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (UUCB). Arrive early for networking and light refreshments. The main presentation will start at 7 PM. Vertical Divider
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jefferson county (jcres)
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Solar Facts vs Fiction: Materials, Energy, Toxicity & Waste
Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 PM | Hybrid | JCRES
Solar deployment is expanding rapidly across the U.S., and solar module technology has evolved rapidly in the last decade. Solar module researchers from the National Lab of the Rockies (formerly NREL) will talk through recent changes to PV module composition, end-of-life options, and bust common misconceptions. Silvana Ovaitt and Heather Mirletz will offer you a shiny new understanding of the materials and energy costs to manufacture them and present the current state of solar module sustainability. Bring your questions! This event is in person at the Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden with a livestream option available. Vertical Divider
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Logistics are Key to Decarbonizing Rail Transportation
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM | Hybrid | JCRES
Decarbonizing rail transportation often focuses on building better engines, but even larger gains are possible with strategies that optimize logistics by eliminating unneeded movement, which costs energy and money. Jason Lustbader, Commercial Vehicle Technology Group Manager at NLR (formerly NREL), joins us to explain the Advanced Locomotive Technology and Rail Infrastructure Optimization System (ALTRIOS). This event is in person at the Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden with a livestream option available. Vertical Divider
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Northern Colorado (NCRES)
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An Air-Sourced Heat Pump to Decarbonize Industrial Steam: A Brewery Case Study
Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 PM | In Person | NCRES
Join CRES and our partners at Citizens Climate Education for the April Odell Pub Talk Series on addressing the climate crisis. We'll be joined by Professor Todd Bandhauer of AtmosZero, who is tackling decarbonizing industrial heat and steam. This talk presents a case study of an air-sourced steam-generating heat pump installed and operating at New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins, CO. Vertical Divider
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MEtro denver (mdcres)
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The Illusion of ‘Clean Fuels’ in Decarbonizing Gas Utilities
Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 PM | Hybrid | MDCRES
Gas utilities often push to blend renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen into their existing pipeline systems as a foundation for their decarbonization strategies. However, supply constraints, high costs, and emissions risks prevent RNG and hydrogen from meaningfully contributing to a reduction in gas utilities’ climate pollution. This presentation will provide important context on the state of RNG and hydrogen technology and policy, walk through the risks associated with trying to use them to decarbonize gas utilities, and share real-world examples of how utilities are discounting or covering up these risks. Join in-person in Denver at Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse or tune in online via the livestream link. Vertical Divider
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southern colorado (secres)
Community Events
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Fort Collins Earth DaySaturday, April 18, from 11-5 PM | In Person | SLA
We’re excited to share that Earth Day Fort Collins will be hosted at Odell Brewing Company, creating a vibrant, welcoming space for our community to come together in celebration of sustainability and climate action. Odell Brewing has long been a leader in environmental stewardship, making them a natural partner and an ideal setting for a free, family-friendly event that brings together education, hands-on activities, youth engagement, and local solutions. CRES is teaming up with our friends at the Colorado Green Building Guild and will have a table at the event! Stop by and say hello! Vertical Divider
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Longmont Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 18, from 10-2 PM | In Person | SRL
Join the 12th annual FREE family-friendly Earth Day event in Longmont, Colorado! As always, there will be fun for the whole family, with upcycled arts and crafts projects, educational booths, and Alpacas from Cherry Blossom Alpacas. There will be live music and performances, food trucks, environmental activities, and more! CRES is proud to sponsor this fabulous event. Check it out on Saturday, April 18th, from 10-2 PM at Timberline PK-8 School in Longmont. Vertical Divider
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Washington Park Earth and Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, from 10-3 PM | In Person | Washington Park East Neighborhood Association
Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just starting your "green" journey, there's something for everyone at the Earth and Arbor Day event in Denver hosted by the Washington Park East Neighborhood Association. Join for family-friendly activities, learn at-home sustainability tips and tricks, and more! CRES will have a table set up at this event so stop by and say hello! Vertical Divider
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