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Avon, Colorado Energy Rebates & Incentives for Residents & Businesses

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jul 25, 2022 5:39:16 PM

Town of Avon partners with the Energy Smart Colorado program at Walking Mountains Science Center to provide $50 home energy assessments, free energy coaching, and increased rebate offerings for Town..

Topics: Energy Smart

Case Study - Shaeffer Hyde: Building the Foundation for Sustainability Success

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jul 13, 2022 12:08:12 PM

Laying the Groundwork for Sustainability Shaeffer Hyde Construction is an award-winning construction and property management company that has been in business in the Vail Valley since 1979. Founded..

Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Case Studies

Case Study: Nerding Out on Solar - How Active Energies Solar is Going for Gold

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Jun 8, 2022 3:51:03 PM

Get to Know Active Energies Active Energies Solar, LLC is a solar energy design, installation, and financing company primarily installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential and..

Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Case Studies

Case Study: A Little Library With Big Impact: How the Vail Public Library Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on May 19, 2022 10:09:44 AM

Introduction Like in most small towns, the local library has a large impact on residents and visitors alike. Parents visit the library with their small children for story time, teens come to find a..

Topics: Actively Green, Actively Green Case Studies

Civic Engagement: Environmental Policy Tracker

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Apr 14, 2022 2:35:37 PM

Want to stay up to date on environmental issues at a local, state, and federal level? We’re keeping track here.

Civic Engagement: Keeping Track of the Issues

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Apr 13, 2022 4:28:51 PM

Understanding the System: Tips to Keep Track of the Issues You Care About

Edwards Metro District Partnership Offers Discounted Energy Assessments and Increased Rebates for Residents and Businesses

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Mar 14, 2022 2:42:15 PM

Edwards Metro District Partnership Offers Discounted Energy Assessments and Increased Rebates for Residents and Businesses

What is Waste Diversion?

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Oct 24, 2021 3:34:00 PM

What is “Waste Diversion” and what are the most common forms? When you’re done with your takeout meal or your coffee cup from your favorite coffee shop, in most cases, these single-use products end..

Topics: Sustainability Tips, Waste Update, Zero Waste

Make Your Home Energy Efficient this Energy Efficiency Day

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 21, 2021 9:15:00 AM

Outfitting homes and businesses with Energy Star-certified appliances and lightbulbs can help reduce energy usage, save money, and has never been easier! Did you know that the Energy Smart Colorado..

Topics: Actively Green

Remote Work: A Business Strategy for Risk Management

Posted by Walking Mountains Sustainability on Sep 9, 2021 3:15:33 PM

Zoom is not new. I had my first encounter with it a few years ago, pre-pandemic. I attended college in Boston, and weather-related shutdowns were not uncommon. For most students, a snow day is a nice..

Topics: Walking Mountains Science Center, Climate Action Collaborative

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