Greenprint Denver http://www.greenprintdenver.org Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Mayor Hancock wants you to show your love for recycling! http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/31/mayor-hancock-wants-you-to-show-your-love-for-recycling/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/31/mayor-hancock-wants-you-to-show-your-love-for-recycling/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:03:51 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4478 Calling all Denver recyclers: Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Public Works’ Denver Recycles are asking you to show some Valentine’s Day love and support for a more eco-friendly city!  They’ve announced a photo contest with a chance to win tickets to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, a Colorado Avalanche game and a ParkSmart Denver gift card.  Contest guidelines:

  • Email a digitial photo to DenverRecycles@DenverGov.org by noon on February 14, Valentines Day
  • Include a name, phone number and address
  • Photo must include your Denver Recycles purple cart (without any permanent markings on it (stickers, spray paint, etc.) — the carts are Denver City property, so it’s considered vandalism)
  • Photo should illustrate your appreciation for your purple recycling cart, how or what you recycle at home, etc.
  • Digital photo should be a minimum of 500 KB and a maximum of 1000 KB
  • One photo per household
]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/31/mayor-hancock-wants-you-to-show-your-love-for-recycling/feed/ 0 Solar Thermal Alliance of Colorado Launches State Roadmap http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/24/solar-thermal-alliance-of-colorado-launches-state-roadmap/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/24/solar-thermal-alliance-of-colorado-launches-state-roadmap/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:24:12 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4475 A new coalition has launched a project to develop a statewide Solar Thermal Roadmap to make Colorado a global leader in solar thermal adoption, installation, manufacturing, and R&D to boost Colorado’s economy, generate jobs, and help build a sustainable energy future.  Read Full Roadmap here

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/24/solar-thermal-alliance-of-colorado-launches-state-roadmap/feed/ 0 Colorado No. 1 for LEED-certified space per capita http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/23/colorado-no-1-for-leed-certified-space-per-capita/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/23/colorado-no-1-for-leed-certified-space-per-capita/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:44:11 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4471 Colorado is ranked No. 1 in the nation among the 50 states for the amount of newly certified LEED-certified space per capita, according to an annual report by the U.S. Green Building Council.  LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is a rating of buildings on their environmentally friendly and energy conserving features. Colorado leads all states with 2.74 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011. Colorado’s total was 13,803,113 LEED square footage certified last year.  Full article

 

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/23/colorado-no-1-for-leed-certified-space-per-capita/feed/ 0 Solar for a Small Planet, March 27 6:30-9pm, Denver Museum of Nature and Science http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-for-a-small-planet-march-27-630-9pm-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-for-a-small-planet-march-27-630-9pm-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:44:11 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4462 Join Greenprint Denver, Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association (COSEIA), and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as we share inspirational stories on how solar energy is transforming communities around the world with case studies from Nepal, Africa, and the Navajo Nation.  Learn more about Denver’s Solar Program and find out if solar is an option for you.  Event is free and open to the public. Contact jessica.scott@denvergov.org for more information.

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-for-a-small-planet-march-27-630-9pm-denver-museum-of-nature-and-science/feed/ 0 World Renewable Energy Forum, May 13-17, Colorado Convention Center http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/wref/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/wref/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:39:50 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4458 Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join renewable energy enthusiasts from around the world as the American Solar Energy Society and World Renewable Energy Congress combine conferences for the first time.  The theme of the 2012 conference is “EmPowering the World with Renewable Energy.”  The conference will focus on how renewable energy technologies can address the environmental and energy crisis from an international perspective, and what it will take to integrate renewables into the world’s energy infrastructure on a very large scale. To accomplish this energy transition, we not only need to power our electric grids with renewable energy, but we also need to empower people to play active roles in our energy transition, especially in developing nations.  Save the date, and visit www.wref2012.org for more information.

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/wref/feed/ 0 Solar Power Colorado 2012, February 9-10, Loveland, Colorado http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-power-colorado/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-power-colorado/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:36:06 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4451 Solar Power Colorado is the largest business-to-business solar conference and expo in the state. This is the premier industry event produced by solar business leaders for solar business leaders. If you’re looking to gain visibility in Colorado’s solar marketplace, network with industry professionals, identify new market opportunities, and grow your business then you need to participate in this event. Solar Power Colorado 2012 will be held February 9-10, 2012, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Loveland, Colorado.   Visit http://www.coseia.org/conference/ for more information.

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/solar-power-colorado/feed/ 0 Need an energy boost to jumpstart your New Year? http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/need-an-energy-boost-to-jumpstart-your-new-year/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/need-an-energy-boost-to-jumpstart-your-new-year/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:13:53 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4430 Free informational meeting about Denver Energy Challenge!

A representative from the City will present on Jan. 24th at the New East Side Human Services building from 5:30p-6:30p. If you live within the City and County of Denver, don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and get signed up while funds are available to help you save money, and increase the indoor comfort and air quality of your home. If you cannot attend this meeting you can still sign up to participate by visiting: www.denverenergy.org and an energy advisor will contact you to discuss your energy usage and prioritize ways to start saving.

Denver Energy Challenge for residents

When: Jan. 24th
Time: 5:30p-6:30p
RSVP: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H73BBBF
Location: New East Side Human Services Building
3815 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2012/01/03/need-an-energy-boost-to-jumpstart-your-new-year/feed/ 0 Don’t forget — free tree recycling January 3-13 http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/30/dont-forget-free-tree-recycling-january-3-13/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/30/dont-forget-free-tree-recycling-january-3-13/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:50:29 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4410 DenverRecycles will provide free Christmas tree recycling January 3-13.  Simply put your tree out for collection, and DenverRecycles will pick it up.  Your tree will then be turned into mulch, which will be available in the spring at the Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale.  denvergov.org/denverrecycles for more information.

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/30/dont-forget-free-tree-recycling-january-3-13/feed/ 0 Give Your Tree a Second Life http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/19/give-your-tree-a-second-life/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/19/give-your-tree-a-second-life/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:04:52 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4390 After the clock strikes 2012 and your ornaments are boxed away, help your tree sprout wings!  The City of Denver provides residents FREE Christmas tree recycling between January 3-13.  Just put your tree out for collection curbside.  In the spring, you can enjoy mulch for your garden made from Christmas trees across the city.  The mulch will be available at the May 5th FREE Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale.  For more information, visit denvergov.org/denverrecycles.

 

]]> http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/19/give-your-tree-a-second-life/feed/ 0 New York Times blogs about Rooftop Solar Challenge http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/12/new-york-times-blogs-about-rooftop-solar-challenge/ http://www.greenprintdenver.org/2011/12/12/new-york-times-blogs-about-rooftop-solar-challenge/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:39:39 +0000 Denise http://www.greenprintdenver.org/?p=4388 http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/reining-in-the-soft-costs-of-solar/?hp

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