Inflation Reduction Act Impacts on Colorado Solar Energy
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The Inflation Reduction Act extends and expands investment and production tax credits for residential and commercial distributed, and utility scale solar; and integrated or stand-alone battery storage. It also offers a direct pay option, in lieu of tax credit, for eligible non-profits.
Hear from Mike Kruger, President and CEO of the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, on the impacts and implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on solar generation in Colorado.
A question and answer period will follow the talk.
This free, virtual lecture will take place on Wednesday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8 PM. Register for this webinar here.
Hear from Mike Kruger, President and CEO of the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, on the impacts and implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on solar generation in Colorado.
A question and answer period will follow the talk.
This free, virtual lecture will take place on Wednesday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8 PM. Register for this webinar here.
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The basics of electric vehicles
Learn the basics of electric vehicles and view all-electric cars and pickup trucks, while chatting with owners. Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES) is offering this free educational seminar to help prospective car buyers understand the benefits and considerations of EV ownership. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and viewing of a variety of EVs. Light snacks will be available.
- WHEN: Saturday, June 25, from 10:30 AM to 1 PM.
- WHERE: Pikes Peak Library District’s Library 21C Venue Room, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. in Colorado Springs.
- WHAT: Presentation on the basics of electric vehicles, cost, pros and cons, vehicle charging, all-electric road trips, and more. View locally owned electric cars and pickups, and chat with owners.
- COST: Free; voluntary donations appreciated.
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Building Efficiency Basics: Selecting Appliances
Residential and commercial buildings in the U.S. consume 20 quadrillion British Thermal Units of energy each year, representing 40% of the nation’s total energy consumption. A growing percentage of this consumption comes from plug loads: appliances and consumer electronics. Using efficient appliances and eliminating phantom loads, offer cost effective means to save money and reduce one’s carbon footprint.
The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) will present Building Efficiency Basics: Selecting Appliances Tuesday, April 19th from 6:30 to 8 PM This free, virtual event will discuss techniques for choosing efficient appliances and electronics, and the potential savings involved. Registration is require: GoToWebinar link This lecture is presented by Derek Law, board member of the Southeast CRES chapter. Derek and his family moved to Colorado Springs in July of 2020. He recently transferred to the Space Force after serving 18 years in the Air Force. While on assignment with the National Reconnaissance Office, he chaired the Sustainability Committee’s Energy Board and led efforts that reduced power consumption of a large data facility here in Colorado. Derek has a background is in electrical and systems engineering and was awarded outstanding thesis from the Naval Postgraduate School for an approach to optimize solar and wind energy systems in Afghanistan. His home is now solar powered, he drives a Chevy Volt, and he received a home energy audit and followed up by adding insulation to his house this past winter. He was a founding member of the 2021 Colorado Springs Solar United Neighbors Co-op, served on its vender selection committee, and is currently a board member of the Southeast CRES chapter.” |
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Links to Resources
EnergyStar
Energy Star Impacts
US Energy Information Administration
Tips for Efficient use of Appliances
Colorado Springs Utilities Rebates
Black Hills Energy Rebates
Mountain View Electric Association Rebates
Energy Smart Colorado – Rebates by Utility
Xcel Energy
CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA)
EnergyStar
Energy Star Impacts
US Energy Information Administration
Tips for Efficient use of Appliances
Colorado Springs Utilities Rebates
Black Hills Energy Rebates
Mountain View Electric Association Rebates
Energy Smart Colorado – Rebates by Utility
Xcel Energy
CORE Electric Cooperative (formerly IREA)
Solar Basics for Home and Business
February 24, 2022 | 6:30 PM MDT
FREE Virtual Solar Seminar
Register here to get the webinar link (required)
FREE Virtual Solar Seminar
Register here to get the webinar link (required)
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Agenda
1. Energy Efficiency - Jim Riggins - Assessing and improving building energy efficiency - Reduce electricity waste to reduce the size of a new solar array - Busting efficiency improvement myths with building science 2. Solar Basics and Beyond—Mark Stahl - How do solar electric systems work? - How much does it cost? - How do I choose the best installer? 3. Questions and Answer Session Virtual seminar – register here (required). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The webinar will run until 8:00 PM. Participants will have the opportunity to ask typed questions during the webinar.
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Jim Riggins is a retired Building Performance Institute (BPI) building analyst, EPA WaterSense home inspector, and a Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) certified home energy rater. He is the owner of EnerSmart Energy Solutions. Jim designed his net-zero energy home in Monument Colorado using the German Passive House philosophy.
Mark Stahl has over 40 years of experience in renewable energy and HVAC and is a BPI certified professional. He has experience with solar thermal as well as solar photovoltaic systems. He currently provides consulting on the performance of existing solar installations. | ||||
Phoenix Haus: Prefabricated-Healthy-Energy Efficient
Phoenix Haus manufactures prefabricated, single-family homes using a unique, panelized approach. The resulting buildings are extremely energy efficient, meeting Passive House standards. Construction uses healthy materials and modern ventilation systems to ensure a healthy home. Founder and CEO Bill McDonald will describe his experiences in the building industry and how Phoenix Haus is leading the way to a new era.
This is a free online webinar.
November 12, 2021 | 6:30 PM MDT
Registration is required. Register Here
Phoenix Haus builds customizable, prefabricated, panelized single-family homes at their manufacturing facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. The homes are then assembled at the building site into an extremely energy efficient and healthy home. The homes are built to Passive House standards and are all electric, allowing them to be net-zero energy with the addition of solar panels.
A question and answer session will follow Mr. McDonald's presentation.
About our speaker
Bill McDonald started his career working on energy analysis and retrofit of existing buildings. His experience with the state of existing buildings along with exposure to European building techniques include Passive House set him on a path to develop a better way to design and build homes. He founded Phoenix Haus to embody that process.
This is a free online webinar.
November 12, 2021 | 6:30 PM MDT
Registration is required. Register Here
Phoenix Haus builds customizable, prefabricated, panelized single-family homes at their manufacturing facility in Grand Junction, Colorado. The homes are then assembled at the building site into an extremely energy efficient and healthy home. The homes are built to Passive House standards and are all electric, allowing them to be net-zero energy with the addition of solar panels.
A question and answer session will follow Mr. McDonald's presentation.
About our speaker
Bill McDonald started his career working on energy analysis and retrofit of existing buildings. His experience with the state of existing buildings along with exposure to European building techniques include Passive House set him on a path to develop a better way to design and build homes. He founded Phoenix Haus to embody that process.
Renewable Energy in the Rural Electric Cooperative
Holy Cross Energy of Glenwood Springs, Colorado has set a goal of 100% clean energy by 2030. President and CEO, Bryan Hannegan, PhD, will discuss the varied and innovative tools they are using to meet this goal, and the challenges unique to rural co-ops. Holy Cross Energy is implementing and exploring a wide range of technologies that include biomass energy generation, solar, energy storage, micro-grids, hydrogen, and more.
This past event was recorded - view it here.
This is a free online webinar
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 · 6:30 PM MDT
Registration is required - click here.
This past event was recorded - view it here.
This is a free online webinar
Tue, Oct 19, 2021 · 6:30 PM MDT
Registration is required - click here.
Prior to joining Holy Cross in July 2017, Bryan Hannegan was an Associate Laboratory Director at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he co-founded the US Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Initiative and started up the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF), a unique “distribution grid in a box” enabling utilities, entrepreneurs and consumers to work together on cleaner, more affordable and more reliable energy systems. Earlier in his career, Bryan held senior leadership roles at the Electric Power Research Institute, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Holy Cross Energy, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative utility provides electricity and energy products and services to more than 42,000 members in Western Colorado.
A question and answer session will follow Dr. Hannegan's presentation.
Holy Cross Energy, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative utility provides electricity and energy products and services to more than 42,000 members in Western Colorado.
A question and answer session will follow Dr. Hannegan's presentation.
tri-state Generation Responsible Energy Plan
An Evening with the CEO
Webinar to be held
Monday, May 10th 6:30 PM MDT Please register here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. |
This past event was recorded and is available here.
Tri-State is a not-for-profit cooperative power supplier with 45 rural electric co-op members including 17 of the 22 Colorado co-ops. It provides power to over one million customers. Chief Executive Officer Duane Highley will present Tri-State's Responsible Energy Plan and describe the progress towards reaching its goals.
Tri-State is implementing a clean energy transition while being responsible to its employees, members, communities, and the environment. Some highlights:
Q & A to follow.
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Colorado Springs Solar Co-op launch event
Tuesday, March 23rd, 6:00 PM
Live Zoom presentation with Q&A - register here
If you missed the March 23rd event, catch the repeat sessions at the same time on May 6th orJune 8th.
Recording of the March 23rd Event
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels.
Co-op members get:
• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you
• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar
• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate
Find out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we'll answer them!
For more information or to join the Co-op, see the Colorado Springs Solar Co-op web site.
Who is Solar United Neighbors? SUN is a national non-profit bringing potential solar energy customers together and uses the power of bulk purchase to provide discounted installations.
Who is Eligible? This co-op is for any Colorado Springs Utilities customer.
How do I Sign Up? The zero-obligation sign up can be done on the website. A home or business owner can sign on as a co-op member at no cost, even if they decide to not pursue an installation.
How Does This Work? Sign-up will continue until July 1, 2021. If the co-op reaches at least 30 members, SUN will publish a request for proposals from solar installers, and award the contract to the vendor offering the best combination of price, service, and installation schedule.
How much can I Save? Savings vary from co-op to co-op in Colorado based on the contract award. Typically, SUN sees a 10% to 25% discount below average regional prices. This is in addition to the Colorado Springs Utilities solar rebate-- one of the last utility rebates in the state; and the 26% federal tax credit. Also, the larger the co-op, the greater the savings from bulk purchase discounts.
Live Zoom presentation with Q&A - register here
If you missed the March 23rd event, catch the repeat sessions at the same time on May 6th orJune 8th.
Recording of the March 23rd Event
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more. You'll also learn about the solar co-op we launched. The co-op is free to join and members are *not* obligated to buy solar panels.
Co-op members get:
• a free review of your roof to see if solar panels will work for you
• one-on-one support for all your questions about going solar
• an individualized proposal for solar at a bulk rate
Find out more with no obligations and from the comfort of home. This will be a live presentation so bring your questions about solar and we'll answer them!
For more information or to join the Co-op, see the Colorado Springs Solar Co-op web site.
Who is Solar United Neighbors? SUN is a national non-profit bringing potential solar energy customers together and uses the power of bulk purchase to provide discounted installations.
Who is Eligible? This co-op is for any Colorado Springs Utilities customer.
How do I Sign Up? The zero-obligation sign up can be done on the website. A home or business owner can sign on as a co-op member at no cost, even if they decide to not pursue an installation.
How Does This Work? Sign-up will continue until July 1, 2021. If the co-op reaches at least 30 members, SUN will publish a request for proposals from solar installers, and award the contract to the vendor offering the best combination of price, service, and installation schedule.
How much can I Save? Savings vary from co-op to co-op in Colorado based on the contract award. Typically, SUN sees a 10% to 25% discount below average regional prices. This is in addition to the Colorado Springs Utilities solar rebate-- one of the last utility rebates in the state; and the 26% federal tax credit. Also, the larger the co-op, the greater the savings from bulk purchase discounts.
guest speaker Will Toor,
director of the colorado energy conservation office
at the monthly Sustainability in progress (SIP)
A recording or this event is coming soon.
Mr Toor will give a summary of State/CEO projects, activities and initiatives and the CO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
The Roadmap represents the most action-oriented, ambitious and substantive planning process that Colorado has ever undertaken on climate leadership, pollution reduction and a clean energy transition.
This event is co-hosted by Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Green Cities Coalition and Energy Resource Center.
Mr Toor will give a summary of State/CEO projects, activities and initiatives and the CO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
The Roadmap represents the most action-oriented, ambitious and substantive planning process that Colorado has ever undertaken on climate leadership, pollution reduction and a clean energy transition.
This event is co-hosted by Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Green Cities Coalition and Energy Resource Center.
2021 Climate Justice Action Panel:
What's going on in COS post-Drake?
A Virtual discussion
Thursday, February 18th
6:30 - 8 PM
Register for this free, virtual event
Hosted by Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Pikes Peak Group of the Sierra Club and 350 Colorado Springs
We helped close the Drake coal plant, now what?
What can you do to help local efforts in curbing climate change? Come find out!
In the hour-long Climate Justice Action Panel, you will hear about four ongoing campaigns in local environmental issues and will get an opportunity to contribute to these campaigns on the spot.
Our speakers include:
- Colorado Sierra Club on gas free buildings
- COS Partners in Housing on reducing carbon footprint in city development via Retool COS process
- PEER on protecting local public lands
- Colorado Springs Utilities on the next steps on the Drake transition
Come February 18th at 6:30 wearing your superhero cape because we will be taking ACTION on the climate crisis!
6:30 - 8 PM
Register for this free, virtual event
Hosted by Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Pikes Peak Group of the Sierra Club and 350 Colorado Springs
We helped close the Drake coal plant, now what?
What can you do to help local efforts in curbing climate change? Come find out!
In the hour-long Climate Justice Action Panel, you will hear about four ongoing campaigns in local environmental issues and will get an opportunity to contribute to these campaigns on the spot.
Our speakers include:
- Colorado Sierra Club on gas free buildings
- COS Partners in Housing on reducing carbon footprint in city development via Retool COS process
- PEER on protecting local public lands
- Colorado Springs Utilities on the next steps on the Drake transition
Come February 18th at 6:30 wearing your superhero cape because we will be taking ACTION on the climate crisis!
The Basics of Renewable Energy for students grades 4-9
Cool Science Virtual Carnival Day
event time has past recording available here
Beyond Coal: The Future of Colorado Springs Utilities
A virtual presentation by Aram Benyamin, CEO Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU)
event time has past recording available here
Solar for Home and Business
Event Time has Past Recording available here
XCEL'S COLORADO ENERGY PLAN
ADVANCING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY
ALICE K JACKSON, PRESIDENT XCEL ENERGY
Recording Available HERE
ADVANCING AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY
ALICE K JACKSON, PRESIDENT XCEL ENERGY
Recording Available HERE
CONNECT WITH SECRES
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