Boulder Area (BCRES)
jefferson county (jcres)
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Nuclear's Promise for Colorado: Hype or Hope?
Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 PM | Hybrid Event | JCRES
The current push for nuclear power with House Bill 25-1040 would allow it to syphon off funding intended for renewables. At the same time small nuclear reactors have received much media attention but little scrutiny. However, nuclear carries a number of serious drawbacks that can’t be wished away. Hear about the technical side from Chuck Kutscher, (NREL, CU Boulder) and from Ean Tafoya, State Director for GreenLatinos covering the politics. Vertical Divider
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Northern Colorado (NCRES)
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DERMS, Grid Flexibility: The Problem, The Solutions, and Everything in Between!Tuesday, March 25 at 6:00 PM | Format TBD | NCRES
Dr. Pablo Bauleo, senior energy services engineer at Fort Collins Utilities, will join us to discuss strategies to manage distributed energy resources (DERs) to help the achieve the City's 100% renewable energy target. He will discuss the key role of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) in coordinating DERs to optimize their performance and ensure reliable while supporting renewable energy integration. Additional details to follow. Vertical Divider
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Performance Path to Zero Carbon New Construction
Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 PM | Format TBD | NCRES
To celebrate Earth Day, we'll have Brad Smith of the City of Fort Collins who will discuss the Performance Path to Zero Carbon New Construction initiative that will incrementally improve building code to ensure that all new construction in Fort Collins is zero carbon by 2030. More details to come.
To celebrate Earth Day, we'll have Brad Smith of the City of Fort Collins who will discuss the Performance Path to Zero Carbon New Construction initiative that will incrementally improve building code to ensure that all new construction in Fort Collins is zero carbon by 2030. More details to come.
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MEtro denver (mdcres)
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The Grid of Tomorrow: CETA's Vision for Colorado
Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 PM | Hybrid Event | MDCRES
Join CRES in welcoming speakers from the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority (CETA) for a look at the recent 2024 Transmission Study, looking at transmission needs in Colorado. CETA engages in transmission planning activities that would increase grid reliability, help Colorado meet its clean energy goals, and aid in economic development. Hear from Maury Galbraith; Executive Director, Karl R. Rábago; Director, Board of Directors; and Ron Lehr, Director, Board of Directors. This event is in person at Odell Brewing Five Points Brewhouse in Denver. A live stream link will be provided for remote viewing. Vertical Divider
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