Smart Electrical Panels, Explained Published on March 05, 2025 Electrifying a home typically involves some upgrades to the electrical panel because older electrical panels have limited capacity and circuit breaker space. This can translate into an electrical system that needs to be upgraded if you need to run a heat pump for heating and cooling. But smart panels can be a gamechanger for homeowners looking to electrify. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
Denver Heat Pump Rebate Offers Lifeline for Nonprofit Published on January 17, 2025 Earthlinks has a dual mission of supporting adults experiencing homelessness while forging deep connections with the earth and environmental sustainability. Earthlinks does this by cultivating a large community garden, feeding those in need, and making earth friendly products that it sells inside a gift and coffee shop. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
Strategic Energy Management Cuts Building Energy Use Nearly in Half Published on January 10, 2025 When Finé was asked to manage 555 17th Street, he knew he found a unique set of problems that he’d enjoy solving. The 1978 high rise with 39 floors had no debt, but they needed Strategic Energy Management (SEM) refresh. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
Intermountain Health Medical Building Sees Big Energy Efficiency Gains Published on January 10, 2025 Between 2019 and 2023, the building’s Energy Use Intensity (EUI) score, which defines total energy use divided by total building square footage, dropped 17%. The trial-and-error process cost just a few thousand dollars and brought Midtown Medical nearly into compliance with Energize Denver. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
How Electrifying Put More Money Into STEM Education Published on January 10, 2025 CAMPOS is not your average services company. It has a history of thinking about and doing things differently. Case and point: In addition to building utility projects, the company financially supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. And they were ready for something different with their HVAC system too. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
Mayor, Fox Park, EPA Announce Remediation at Superfund Site Published on August 28, 2024 The remediation of Fox, which has been unused for over 15 years, sets the table for a transformative mixed-use and income, transit-oriented community in the heart of Denver. Tagged as: , Environment, Mayor, News