Wednesday, February 8 at 4:48pm

Do you live in Denver County?  Are you an Xcel Energy Customer?  Interested in going solar, but you are either renting or maybe your home just isn’t suitable for solar?  Then complete a no-obligation reservation form at www.easycleanenergy.com/xcel to reserve a spot in a Community Solar Garden in Denver.  A Solar Garden is a large, centrally located solar farm that serves many community members who own the individual panels. In 2012, Xcel Energy is opening up the new Community Solar Gardens Program for its customers and local projects are readying applications right now! For every solar panel you purchase in the Solar Garden, Xcel Energy will pay you for the power it produces every month – directly on your electric bill. A Solar Garden provides clean, renewable energy and a hedge against rising energy costs, without installing panels on your roof or business.

Tuesday, December 6 at 11:55am

An official dedication of SUNLIGHT will take place downtown on Dec. 22, from 5-6pm, in the Wellington E. Webb Building, on the corner of 14th and Court Streets. The artist and City officials plan to attend. The event is free and open to the public.

According to artist Adam Frank, SUNLIGHT is both a symbol and an action. “The sun is the universal symbol of renewal and hope for all cultures around the world. The installation adds this symbolism to Denver’s skyline. Using the generation source of electricity as a core conceptual element in art is a very new idea. The installation will perform the critical function of allowing viewers to perceive energy use directly.”

Thursday, December 1 at 4:01pm

DOE announced Colorado as a winner of the Rooftop Solar Challenge.  This project is a unique chance for local and regional teams to drive significant improvements in market conditions for rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) in their communities and throughout the United States. DOE is funding the awardees to address key market barriers, emphasizing streamlined and standardized permitting.  Colorado’s team is led by COSEIA, in partnership with the City and County of Denver, Boulder County, Ft. Collins, Golden, Rocky Mountain Institute, and the American Solar Energy Society.  For more information about the Rooftop Solar Challenge, please visit  http://www.eere.energy.gov/solarchallenge/

Wednesday, April 27 at 2:35pm

• The Platt Park Green team is hosting “GreenFest and Homesteading in the ‘Hood” on June 5th from 1-5p.m. at the Platt Park Farmer’s Market.
• The Lowry neighborhood is planning their next canvass event for early summer.
• The Hilltop community is setting 2011 goals which include an increase in recycling and composting.
• Green Team members in Stapleton are reviewing their community sustainability survey andwill plan events accordingly.