This Thurs & Fri: Save Energy, Save Money events at four Garfield County locations
We're partnering with the Colorado Energy Office to present a series of four Save Energy, Save Money events. Drop in this Thursday or Friday at any of these locations to learn about the generous financial aid available to income-qualified homeowners and renters:
* Thurs, March 27, 4-8 p.m. – Glenwood Springs Library & Silt Library
* Fri, March 28, 4-7 p.m. – Rifle Library & Grand Valley Recreation Center
Our staff will answer your questions and help you apply for programs that offer thousands of dollars worth of free home energy upgrades and thousands more to trade in your old car for a new or used electric vehicle.
You can drop in anytime, but be sure to RSVP! Information about supporting documents to bring will be supplied upon registration.
They improved their home’s efficiency by 47%. GCE helped cut the cost by 90%.
Glenwood Springs was founded in 1885, and many of its structures date to the late 1800s and early 1900s. The residences built during that period are now treasured for their classic Craftsman style and native materials, reminiscent of simpler times.
But some of them harbor a dark secret: a shocking lack of insulation. The secret may remain hidden behind the walls, but its consequences – chilly drafts and sky-high heating bills – are all too apparent.
That was Devin Podbevsek's reality for the past three winters. Now, thanks to a major insulation upgrade, he's no longer hit with $400 utility bills to heat the house he rents from his mother, Joani Northrup. Best of all, nearly all of the cost was covered by rebates, thanks to help from Garfield Clean Energy. Read more...
