Wrap Up Your Home and Save

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DIY energy audits can help Q: How do I perform an energy audit on my home? A: An energy audit can be as easy as creating a checklist of improvements based on what you see around your home. To find opportunities to save energy and money, gather a flashlight, dust mask, tape measure, and cooking […]

Advocacy from the Ground Up

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Grassroots efforts can influence energy policies As Director of Government Relations for the Colorado Rural Electric Association, Taylor Ward keeps tabs on proposed legislation affecting the state’s electric co-ops — issues that can impact utility rates and reliability, how electricity is generated, and how utilities operate. Ward lobbies lawmakers daily on behalf of CREA’s 21 […]

If the Snowshoe Fits

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Just because we live in Colorado doesn’t mean we all ski. Sure, it’s a great winter sport, but I don’t love it enough to endure the weekend crowds and traffic gridlock, let alone the high prices of lift tickets and gear. I haven’t skied or snowboarded at a Colorado ski resort in nearly 15 years, […]