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CRES and its local chapters provide education, policy advocacy, and community engagement to accelerate Colorado toward a 100% renewable energy future.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 6d

Our October Newsletter is out!

Explore dozens of upcoming #cleanenergy events happening throughout #Colorado, as well as CRES news and announcements, grant and program information, and several community action opportunities.

Read the latest here:
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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 14m

Next week, don't miss the free screening of the documentary Save the Farm, Save the Future at Paradise Theatre on Tuesday, October 21st at 6 PM.

The film follows Colorado farmers and ranchers as they explore agrivoltaics. Join the screening and stay for the panel discussion.

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Save the Farm, Save the Future at Paradise Theatre

Documentary Showing and Discussion Panel

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2h

We did it! The Colorado Springs City Council rejected Colorado Springs Utilities' proposed changes to net metering yesterday by a vote of 5-4!

A BIG thanks to everyone who came out to support solar energy and to COSSA and SUN!

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Solar users successfully push Colorado Springs City Council to drop planned Utilities rate change

Dozens of solar power supporters packed the room on Tuesday to ask the Colorado Springs City Council to remove a new charge for net metering customers from the next rate plan for Colorado Springs Util...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 3h

Check out the Feria del Tamal – Tamale Festival and EV Ride & Drive next Saturday, 10/25!

A vibrant celebration is the perfect way to bring the community together—through music, flavor, culture, and fun.

The EV Ride & Drive will take place from 4:00 - 6:30 PM!

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 21h

BS & Beer Metro Denver's October Event is next week on Tuesday from 5-8 PM at Tradecraft Industries (6145 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, United States)!

Join for food, drink, networking, and a lively discussion

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BS and BEER Denver Metro

Building Science Discussions for our Mile High City

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 21h

Join our #bouldercounty chapter tonight at 6:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church for its October Speaker Series event on home heat pumps!

Bring your heat pump questions! We'll have a Q&A session after the main presentation.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 22h

Don't miss Sustainability in Progress tomorrow at noon at UCCS Downtown (or tune in virtually)!

Join Pikes Peak Permaculture’s Ally Richardson, cohost of the Peak Environment podcast, for a free public presentation on practical ways we can reduce energy use.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 22h

Join @sierraclub.org 's October Virtual Clean Energy Action Hour, where we'll come together to ramp up the pressure to turn the tide against fossil fuels and shift to a clean energy economy.

RSVP for the Action Hour on Tuesday, October 21, from 5-6 PM MT.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 23h

Starting soon: don't miss a free happy hour at Little Machine Beer from 5-7 PM TONIGHT hosted by Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) with sponsors FMI Capital Advisors.

Expand your network—Meet and connect with fellow industry professionals!

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October Happy Hour

COSSA’s Monthly Happy Hour is your go-to event for networking, industry conversations, and great company! Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, at Little Machine Beer to reconnect with the Colorado sol…

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Watch the recording from our recent Speaker Series webinar with Michelle Solomon from Energy Innovation and learn more about the benefits of renewable energy parks!

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Renewable Energy Parks as Economic Development Engines

YouTube video by Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Next Tuesday, WRISE Colorado & University of Denver Present: Industry Insights Energy & Natural Resources from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement in #Denver.

Don't miss this engaging in-person panel and networking event!

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

In two weeks, Joel Danforth of GRID Alternatives joins our #NorthernColorado chapter for a discussion on the upcoming Technical Guide to Community-owned Agrivoltaic Community Solar in Colorado.

Learn more and RSVP today:
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Community-owned Agrivoltaic Community Solar in Colorado, Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup

We'll be joined by Joel Danforth of GRID Alternatives for a discussion of the upcoming Technical Guide to Community-owned Agrivoltaic Community Solar in Colorado. The Techn

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 Registration closes today!

Don’t miss your chance to join us at the Drive Clean Summit + Expo on 10/23 at Empower Field at Mile High.

This is your opportunity to connect with leaders across clean transportation, hear expert insights, and experience hands-on learning and networking.

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight at 6 PM, don't miss the only Boulder City Council Candidate Forum that focuses on climate & energy. Thanks to Empower Our Future for hosting.

Register for tonight's Empower Hour here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Join a free Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) webinar tomorrow at 1 PM to learn how two organizations have successfully engaged employees and leadership to embed #sustainability across their work.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Embedding Sustainability Across Operations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Sustainability isn’t just one person’s job or a side project—it’s most effective when built into the fabric of daily operations. Join this webinar to learn how two organizations have successfully enga...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for the Bright Future Breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14, at 8 AM, hosted by Solar United Neighbors and Colorado Sierra Club, before the Colorado Springs City Council's first hearing on rooftop solar!

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss the launch event for the CSU Climate Hub at Spur tomorrow from 3-5 PM at the CSU Spur campus in Denver, CO!

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Join us tomorrow night in #Boulder for a free Speaker Series event on home heat pumps!

Bring your questions! We'll be at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder (UUCB). Doors open at 6:30 with the main presentation starting at 7 PM.

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The Heat Pump Journey: One Homeowner's Story, Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Many homeowners have heard of heat pumps, but they often feel confused or overwhelmed about how to get started in choosing and installing the right system for their home. I

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

The deadline to apply for the @coenergyoffice.bsky.social Fleet-ZERO EV Charging Grant is Friday at 5:00 PM MT!

This grant program offers funding for EV charging to support the transition of fleet vehicles and equipment to EVs.

Learn more and apply today:
energyoffice.colorado.gov/fleet-zero

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Next Monday, learn about Steamboat Springs City Council Candidates during the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council’s Candidate Sustainability Forum. Virtual event from 6-7:30 PM.

Candidates will take turns responding to environment and sustainability-related questions.

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Candidate Environment & Sustainability Forum

Learn about local candidates during Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC)'s Candidate Sustainability Forum taking place virtually from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20. The virtual, live forum will f...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 3d

In two weeks, join Colorado Green Building Guild and Hammerwell Inc. and walk a live job site, and see newly installed B.PUBLIC Prefab panels on a residential project in #Leadville, Colorado.

Attendance is limited. RSVP soon. Safety gear is required.

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CGBG Hard Hat Tour with B. PUBLIC + Hammerwell

Leadville Hard Hat Tour: B.PUBLIC Prefab in Action Walk a live jobsite with Hammerwell and see newly installed B.PUBLIC Prefab panels on a residential project.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4d

There's another CSU Energy Institute Speaker Series Lunch and Learn event next Thursday at noon! These events are open to the Powerhouse community and to the public. No registration is necessary to attend. The Speaker Series is held in classroom 104

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Events - Energy Institute

Upcoming Events Night of Sustainability Careers Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025Time: 4 pm – 7 pmLocation: Lory Student Center, Grand Ballrooms Hosted by the CSU Career Center Learn More October 16...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4d

The City of Durango and 4CORE (Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency) are teaming up to help residents cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions—starting with a smarter thermostat and a thorough look at your home’s efficiency.

Learn more and sign up:
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Durango Thermostat Replacement Program | Save Energy Today — Act Now — 4CORE | Providing Solutions to the Climate Crisis

Discover the Durango Thermostat Replacement Program by 4CORE, offering free smart thermostats, home efficiency upgrades, and assessments to lower energy costs and reduce emissions.

www.fourcore.org

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4d

Join 350 Colorado for an inspiring tour of David Christensen's fossil-free home tomorrow at 3 PM.

This tour is a chance to see practical solutions in action and spark conversations about how we can all take steps toward a healthier, fossil-free future.

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350 Colorado Online Actions

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4d

Tour the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA)'s Sunnyside Community Solar Facility and learn all about how they're harnessing the power of the sun for their members.

They've set aside two tour opportunities on Saturday, October 18, open exclusively for LPEA members.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4d

The deadline for the Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Grant program is 10/17

Charge Ahead Colorado provides funding for multifamily housing, businesses, governments, and communities to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

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