Walking Mountains Sustainability Blog

Sustainability Tip: How To Seal Up Your Building Envelope

Posted by Ford Sanger on Nov 19, 2018 9:02:48 AM

Seal Up Your Building Envelope Did you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, about 30% of a home's heating energy is lost through windows? With winter just around the corner, Walking..

Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

Energy Saving Tips for Winter

Posted by James Dilzell on Nov 12, 2018 4:15:45 PM

Is Your Home Ready For Winter?

Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative

The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Goes Solar!

Posted by Kimberly Schlaepfer on Nov 8, 2018 1:15:43 PM

Eagle Fire District Installs Solar PV on Roof A new solar array on the roof of Greater Eagle Fire Protection District is projected to generate 57% of annual energy use The Greater Eagle Fire..

Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative

Energy Savings from Devices in Idle Power Mode

Sustainability Tip: Shining A Light On Energy Efficiency

Posted by Ford Sanger on Nov 5, 2018 11:55:08 AM

Idle Power Mode on Devices & Appliances Is Costing You Money According to a 2015 research paper published by the National Resource Defense Council, about a quarter of all residential energy..

Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

Space Heating Is Most Expensive Source of Energy in Your Home

Sustainability Tip: How to Increase Savings on your Energy Bill

Posted by Ford Sanger on Oct 29, 2018 1:25:12 PM

Heat Up The Savings Did you know that, according to the US Department of Energy, space heating is the largest energy expense in the average US home, accounting for around 45% of energy bills? (..

Topics: Energy Smart, Sustainability Tips

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Energy Smart Colorado communities invest over $42 Million in energy efficiency projects

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 12, 2018 9:06:12 AM

At its annual Partner Summit, which was held at Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon in September, Energy Smart Colorado (ESC) recognized its 10 partner agencies for their collective..

Topics: Energy Smart, Press Release

Holy Cross Energy offers $500,000 in grants for energy efficiency projects

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 3, 2018 10:57:25 AM

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) announced its 2018 Think Efficiency grant program, offering $500,000 in matching grant funds for commercial HCE customers to carry out electric energy efficiency projects by..

Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative

The Robinsons Discover Energy Savings

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Nov 22, 2017 10:13:05 AM

In January 2013 Eagle-Vail residents Scott and Anna Robinson paid a $427.48 energy bill. It was without a doubt the highest energy bill they’d ever gotten, and they couldn’t bear to watch that number..

Topics: Energy Smart, Forever Green

Colorado's Affordable Residential Energy Program Grants

Walking Mountains Lands Efficiency Grant

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 26, 2016 3:16:06 AM

Walking Mountains Science Center was recently awarded a $105,000 grant to improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of income-qualified homes in Eagle County through a partnership with Energy..

Topics: Energy Smart, Forever Green, Awards

CARE Energy Smart Residential Energy Grants with Walking Mountains

CARE Program Helps 36 Income-Qualified Households Save Energy In Eagle County

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 29, 2016 4:07:20 PM

Over the last year, 36 homeowners and renters in the Eagle Valley have benefited from CARE - the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy program, facilitated by Walking Mountains Science Center. The..

Topics: Energy Smart, Press Release, Forever Green