February 2011New Castle greenhouse pulls curtains for energy savingsAutomated curtain system holds heat in winter, reflects hot summer sunDwyer Greens & Flowers main greenhouse. The energy-saving curtains are visible along the walls and across the roof. Photo by Cam BurnsEmployees at Dwyer Greens & Flowers near New Castle were busy in the winter months of
Jan. 22, 2015Silt water plant scores a solar winSolar array installed using private capital, delivers immediate savingsSilt Mayor Rick Aluise cuts a ribbon for the town’s new solar array.Photo by Kelley CoxUnder a sunny blue sky at midday on Jan. 22, 2015, Silt Mayor Rick Aluise wielded giant scissors to cut a ribbon for the
February 12, 2018Built-in energy efficiency pays off for new Garfield County Administration BuildingNew building in Rifle is ‘modern, comfortable, spacious and user-friendly’The Garfield County Administration Building in Rifle, built in 2016, is an example of using energy efficiency methods and materials from the ground up. Photo by John-Ryan LockmanHundred-year old historic buildings are often an
July 29, 2014Double efficiency upgrades yield 42% in electrical savings2012 refrigeration upgrade coupled with 2013 lighting upgrade results in ‘hefty decreases’ in energy use for Roaring Fork Liquors“People like to shop in well-lit spaces, with easy-to-navigate, wide aisles,” says Ken Robinson, owner of Roaring Fork Liquors in Glenwood Springs.Photo by Cameron BurnsWhen making business decisions,