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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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Check out all that's happening in Colorado's #renewableenergy community in this month's edition of the CRES Newsletter!

Inside you'll find:

▫️Clean Energy Action Alerts
▫️Incentive and Rebate Info
▫️Upcoming Renewable Energy Events
▫️and Recent News/Announcements

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The final BS& Beer Denver Metro chapter event of 2025 and Holiday get-together is tomorrow at Tradecraft Industries (6145 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216, United States) from 5-8 PM!

https://bsandbeerdenvermetro.info/bs-%26-beer-calendar
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Check out these open #joblistings from our friends at the Brendle Group, a sustainability consulting firm based in #FortCollins. Apply by Monday, December 22nd!

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Open Positions - The Brendle Group
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December 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Join us at the CRES - COSSA Holiday Party next Thursday at Odell Brewing in #Denver! RSVP soon, as space is limited.

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CRES & COSSA Holiday Party, Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
CRES is teaming up with our friends at the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) to ring in the Holidays at Odell Brewing's Five Points Brewhouse in Denver hosted
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December 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Join Solar United Neighbors next Tuesday for solar stories, inspiration, and action! During this interactive webinar, you’ll learn more about today’s energy system, be encouraged to consider your own relationship to energy, and more!

https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/873542/
The People Behind the Panels · Solar United Neighbors
Join Solar United Neighbors for solar stories, inspiration, and action! During this interactive webinar, you’ll learn more about today’s energy system, be encouraged to consider your own relationship to energy, and be inspired by fellow solar supporters who have taken action to go solar, join together, and fight for their energy rights.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hear directly from the Colorado Energy Office, Colorado Circular Communities, and the Colorado Diversity Supplier Program as they share updates on funding opportunities, technical support, and new initiatives on January 14th, 2026.

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December 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Don't miss this month's Passive House Rocky Mountains chapter meeting next Thursday at noon. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PHRM Chapter Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The recording from our recent Speaker Series event on Electrotech, featuring Daan Walter from Ember is now available on the CRES YouTube channel.
https://youtu.be/rlRiBpa3OV0?si=WlT0d0pG9ZMUr8N3/
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
SEIA has a free webinar tomorrow featuring speakers who will explore ways to lower solar installation costs and how to manage the transition from the 25D tax credit.

https://seia.org/events/being-the-best-series-lowering-solar-installation-costs-and-managing-the-transitionfrom-the-25d-tax-credit/
Being the Best Series: Lowering Solar Installation Costs and Managing the Transition from the 25D Tax Credit – SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. Learn more at seia.org
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December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Don't miss a free webinar tomorrow from Clean Energy Group, where five of the Clean Energy Incentive Navigator partners will present on what they learned through their experience with the program.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Community-Led Energy Resilience: Lessons from the Clean Energy Incentive Navigator. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
As federal funding opportunities, incentives, and information for clean energy dwindle, communities committed to decarbonization need clear, localized information on available incentives and clean energy technologies. Clean Energy Group awarded funding to organizations in six cities (Baltimore, Boulder, Buffalo, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Kaunakakai) to become Clean Energy Incentive Navigators. Navigator organizations are local knowledge hubs for solar and battery storage (solar+storage) technologies and available incentives, so that they can support community members that are...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The next session in the Colorado Energy Office Energy Storage Webinar Series is tomorrow at 10 AM MT.

Learn more about Battery Safety Standards and Microgrids!

https://energy.sandia.gov/programs/energy-storage/policy-and-outreach/regulatory-webinars/colorado-energy-office-ess-webinar-series/
December 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The deadline to apply for all 2025 EnergySmart rebates is Jan. 5, 2026! Rebates are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available.

Learn more about the 2025 Boulder County Standard Rebates and apply at:
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Boulder County Standard Rebates – Energy Smart YES
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December 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The last BS & Beer event of the year is next Tuesday, December 16th at Tradecraft Industries in Denver from 5-8 PM! Join for the Holiday Business Swag Exchange & building science presentation on Tape Adhesive Flashing with Tom Herriage.

https://bsandbeerdenvermetro.info/bs-%26-beer-calendar/
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Join the wave of generosity sweeping across our state! Today is #ColoradoGivesDay, and we need your support to build momentum for #renewableenergy in 2026.

You can support the next chapter of CRES and help us accelerate CO to a 100% renewable energy future.

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December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Tomorrow is #ColoradoGivesDay—your chance to make a lasting difference in our state's #renewableenergy community.

Please consider supporting CRES and sharing your impact with friends and family!

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December 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Battery storage is the key to making the #renewableenergy transition a reality. Consequently, this industry is growing extremely fast, despite facing its share of hurdles.

Join us on January 22 for a Speaker Series event in #GoldenColorado with Allison Weis, PhD!

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Why Battery Storage is Key for Renewable Energy, Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
**In-person** **and live streaming (link will appear here)** Battery energy storage is *the* key for making the renewable energy transition a reality. Consequently, this in
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December 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A huge win for #MontroseCounty residents and #solarenergy! The Montrose County solar moratorium has come to an end!

Thanks to Western Colorado Alliance and the hundreds of Montrose County residents who support a fair solar code!

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A HUGE WIN for Montrose County Residents! - Western Colorado Alliance
It’s official! The Montrose County solar moratorium has come to an end after three years of deliberation and public comment. The Board of County Commissioners
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December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In case you missed it, COSSA is seeking a Policy Manager or Attorney to help advance Colorado’s renewable energy future by supporting solar and energy storage policy, advocacy, and education.

Learn more and apply: https://www.cossa.co/cossa-careers/policy-manager-attorney
Junior or Senior Policy Manager or Attorney — COSSA
We’re seeking a Policy Manager or Attorney to help advance Colorado’s renewable energy future by supporting solar and energy storage policy, advocacy, and education. In this role, you’ll represent the industry before regulators and legislators, collaborate with member companies, and help shape the p
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December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
CRES is excited to team up with Colorado Solar and Storage Association - COSSA this year for a holiday party at Odell Brewing's Five Points Brewhouse in Denver on December 18th from 6:30-8:30 PM!

Please RSVP if you're planning to attend so we can plan accordingly!
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CRES & COSSA Holiday Party, Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup
CRES is teaming up with our friends at the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) to ring in the Holidays at Odell Brewing's Five Points Brewhouse in Denver hosted
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December 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Starting soon in #FortCollins, join Fort Collins BS & Beer for their monthly meeting at 7 PM at Purpose Brewing. Tonight, they'll start with a follow-up discussion on air sealing and insulation, then we’ll hear Matt Dworak of Detailed Building Solutions.

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Fort Collins Building Science and Beer Group
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December 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The next Passive House Rocky Mountains Chapter Meeting is Wednesday, December 17th, at noon. Don't forget to add it to your calendar!

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PHRM Chapter Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Attend and network with others working to transform the building industry across the US. Get the latest, regional, national & international Passive House news. Hear reports on ongoing efforts and help brainstorm new ones. Please invite friends or colleagues who may be interested.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Next Thursday, Solar Energy Industries Association is hosting a free webinar on lowering solar installation costs and managing the transition from the 25D tax credit at 12 MT.

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Being the Best Series: Lowering Solar Installation Costs and Managing the Transition from the 25D Tax Credit – SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. Learn more at seia.org
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December 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
We can't wait to see everyone at the NoCo Clean and Green Holiday Party tonight in #FortCollins, including our friends at Colorado Green Building Guild, Fort Collins BS & Beer, and Green Drinks NoCo!

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CGBG FoCo Chapter + Friends - Holiday Party
Join Fort Collins CGBG, NCRES, and BS + Beer for a holiday mixer on Tuesday, December 2, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m at Odell Brewing.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday —let's accelerate Colorado's transition to 100% renewable energy, together!

Your generosity directly impacts our clean energy programming and supports our education and advocacy efforts.

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December 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM