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The 2024 Eagle County Energy Inventory Report Shows GHG Emissions Reduction

Posted by Kim Burke on Dec 16, 2025 9:42:51 AM

I think it’s safe to say that we could all use a little positive news, especially in the context of climate change and its impacts. We are pleased to share that Eagle County’s greenhouse gas (GHG)..

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Powering Up Our Mountain Town: EV Charging Solutions for Multifamily Homes

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Oct 27, 2025 10:14:14 AM

Have you been thinking about installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers at your multifamily housing (MFH) complex but aren’t sure where to start? There’s a program designed just for you.

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The Power of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Aug 26, 2025 2:48:15 PM

Eagle County, though limited in developable size, is still a hot spot for new construction. Whether it’s much-needed employee/affordable housing, commercial buildings, or sprawling single-family..

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Soaring Emissions: The Environmental Impact of Air Travel, Tourism, and Shopping Convenience

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Feb 20, 2025 11:15:00 AM

Travel is something we all experience at some point—whether it's a quick getaway to recharge, a trip to visit loved ones, or frequent travel for work. For many, air travel is a regular occurrence. On..

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Resolve to Be Greener: Easy Ways to Live Sustainably in the New Year

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Feb 4, 2025 9:15:00 AM

In admitting a potentially unpopular opinion, I’m personally not one for New Year’s resolutions. I tend to follow traditions of bioregional seasonality and view the deep winter of January as a time..

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The 2023 Eagle County Energy Inventory: Progress and Challenges in Reducing Emissions

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Dec 16, 2024 4:00:00 PM

Do you think Eagle County is all fresh air and snowy peaks? Well, every year, Eagle County contracts with Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) to spill the beans on its carbon footprint—no..

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Climate Action Collaborative: Giving thanks, not taking more

Posted by Chantel Recksiedler on Nov 27, 2024 1:01:38 PM

Have you dusted off your fine china and hung the garland yet? Before we get too carried away with holiday festivities, let's pause for a moment of reflection. The holidays are a time of joy and..

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Flames in the Anthropocene: Wildfires and Climate Change

Posted by Gina McCrackin on Jul 15, 2024 11:46:50 AM

Anthropocene: defined as the current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment. Some geologists argue that the..

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Don't Just Celebrate this Earth Day, Take Action!

Posted by Elizabeth Baer on Apr 15, 2024 11:21:07 AM

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a holiday dedicated to spreading awareness and celebrating the progress of environmental protections. Earth Daytraces its history back to the late..

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