Community Solar: How It Works & Opportunity for ESA Members to Go Renewable!
Want to make the switch to renewable energy but your house isn't right for solar panels? Worried about the commitment? SunShare Community Solar is your answer! WHO Xcel Energy customers who are members of the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance WHAT Community Solar is utilizing renewable, solar energy from a solar garden located nearby in Colorado - check out this video from [MORE...]
We Did a Lot in 2020! Support Us for an Even Better 2021!
Dear Friend and Supporter of the Evergreen Sustainability Alliance, Happy Holidays! The Evergreen Sustainability Alliance team (formerly Evergreen’s Alliance for Sustainability + You or EAS+Y) hopes that you consider a year-end donation to us. We made a big impact in 2020 thanks to your support! This is a critically important time to mitigate the climate crisis. With record wildfires ravaging our nation [MORE...]
Energy Efficiency & Energy Conservation Tips
Getting started on reducing your energy use and carbon footprint can seem overwhelming. With some guidance and resources, Evergreen Sustainability Alliance is happy to help you, your place of business, and your community organization on your journey toward a net zero or carbon neutral - or even carbon negative - energy footprint. For fun, you can test your home [MORE...]
Energy Audits: Discover Savings in Your Home or Office
Did you know there is money buried in our homes and retail or office buildings? It’s in the electrical wires, appliances, walls, attic, furnace room, fireplace, kitchen and bathrooms. An assessment or audit of the energy use in your buildings can help you discover where your money is hidden, where energy is being wasted, and where you can realize savings [MORE...]
Energy Efficiency 101: Easy Ways to Save Energy (and Money!) at Your Place of Business
Saving energy and reducing your carbon footprint at your place of business is easier than you think, and it will save you money, too. Start here with some simple and easy energy conservation tips! Occupant Behavior Simple changes in habits and office culture can save significant amounts of energy. Are lights left on when workers leave? Are computers on 24/7? [MORE...]
Energy Efficiency 101: How to Save Energy at Home in Colorado
Saving energy and money is quick and easy with these three ways to save energy in your home! Use less energy for lighting You may have more light bulbs burning than are needed. Use daylighting instead of electric lighting when possible. De-lamp fixtures where possible. A lighting audit can measure light levels and inform you of optimal lighting levels for [MORE...]
