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Garfield Clean Energy column: Western Colorado’s geothermal energy future might not fit in one box
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What happens when energy production, buildings, infrastructure and the customers using that energy are all part of the same project?
Garfield Clean Energy and CLEER have been exploring this question through geothermal market-building work. This spring, we partnered with the Grand Junction Economic Partnership to bring geothermal developers together with local governments, businesses, drillers and community members. One goal was simple: understand how communities will have a say as projects move toward permitting and development.
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Gain heat pump know-how through two free webinars
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Homeowners, contractors and government/utility representatives have two upcoming opportunities to learn about cold climate, all-electric heat pump systems and general best practices.
Topics include selection and sizing for Colorado’s varied climates and elevations, existing ducting considerations, outdoor changeover temperatures, key installation procedures, backup electric strip sizing, electric power requirements, furnace considerations, and more.
Attendance may count toward the continuing education units requirement to become part of the BEL-CO preferred contractor list.
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BEL-Co will host both webinars:
Heat pump/furnace dual fuel systems, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3
All-electric, cold climate heat pump systems, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6
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Colorado reopens e-bike rebate program
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Registration is open during the following dates:
August 24-31
October 19-26
January 11-18
March 15-22
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Income-qualified Coloradans who register for an e-bike rebate voucher during one of the designated open windows and are randomly selected can save upwards of $1,000 on an e-bike through the Colorado E-Bike Rebates program.
Rebates will cover a portion of the upfront cost of a new e-bike at the time of purchase. The base rebate amount is $1,000 with an additional amount for e-cargo or adaptive e-bikes.
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Not all e-bikes on the market are eligible for the e-bike rebate, and rebate recipients may only redeem an e-bike rebate from a participating e-bike retailer.
Learn more, find participating e-bike retailers, and determine your eligibility on the Colorado E-Bike Rebates webpage. Reach out if you have any questions!
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Two Rivers Connect can help you become an Alternative Commute Champion
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Building on our Two Rivers Connect campaigns, we want to support local employers in providing additional commute options and incentives. Would you like to help us and become an Alternative Commute Champion at your workplace?
To become an Alternative Commute Champion:
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Set up a meeting with Two Rivers Connect and your employer’s HR leadership to understand current employee commute modes, barriers, and interests.
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Support your employer in implementing one new action or campaign that helps employees choose alternative commute options. Example actions: sending out an employee commute survey, running an alternative-commute campaign for your workplace, or giving out free bus passes.
Alternative Commute Champions will receive one $50 gift card to the following: RFTA bus pass, City Market, or any local bike shop.
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New regulations for public retail EV chargers in Colorado
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Changes are coming to Colorado’s retail electric vehicle (EV) charging ports.
The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety recently implemented Retail Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations that serve to establish a consistent and mandatory baseline charging experience for all retail EV chargers.
These regulations apply to public-facing EV chargers that charge for service per kilowatt-hour. All such EV chargers must comply with the registration, certification, and labeling requirements by July 1, 2027 (implementation requirements vary depending on the installation date).
If you think these regulations apply to your installed EV chargers or EV chargers you are looking to install, visit the webpage for more information or reach out with questions.
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Charge Ahead Colorado EV charging grant application period opening soon
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The next Charge Ahead Colorado Standard and Multifamily Housing Portfolio grants application round opens Sept. 14 and closes at 5 p.m. Oct. 16 (Mountain time). Charge Ahead Colorado supports electric vehicle (EV) adoption throughout the state by offering funds for EV charging infrastructure to support communities and drivers.
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) will host a webinar on the Charge Ahead Colorado grant program at noon Tuesday, Sept. 1. The webinar will provide a program overview and information on the new Deeded and Assigned (DnA) Parking incentive and Retail EV Charging regulations. CEO will post the webinar recording on the Charge Ahead Colorado webpage.
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