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
Support local businesses with the new Denver Reuse Business Directory Published on October 18, 2024 To support reuse-friendly businesses - including repair, rental and resale - and celebrate International Repair Day, Denver is launching a new Reuse Business Directory. International Repair Day is Saturday, October 19 and celebrates the power of repair to bring our communities together and reduce our impact on the planet. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Improving the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy Published on October 07, 2024 Through the rest of 2024, Denver will be working with you to improve and strengthen the Energize Denver Building Performance Policy. The city is proposing several significant updates to the policy, including updates to the rules and regulations, expanded energy performance strategy coaching and new rebates for energy audits and efficiency improvements starting in 2025. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Solar Will Now Power Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms Published on September 26, 2024 Mayor Mike Johnston and Governor Jared Polis celebrated the completion of Denver’s latest community solar project at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. This community solar project is one of 12 solar garden sites now operating that were funded by Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) across the city. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Denverites Recycle 57,500 Plastic Bags During Plastic Bag Swap Events Published on September 10, 2024 From April through August, the city hosted 13 events, collected roughly 57,500 plastic bags (689 lbs – that’s about the size of an adult grizzly bear!), and gave away over 1,900 reusable bags. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Denver Housing Authority’s First-Ever Full Electrification Project Published on August 22, 2024 Denver announced the successful completion of Denver Housing Authority's first-ever full multifamily electrification project. This pilot partnership replaced gas furnaces and water heaters with energy-efficient, all-electric heating, central air conditioning, and water heaters powered by heat pump technologies. This project provides residents with central air conditioning for the first time. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
The City Faces Rising Temperatures: How is Denver Responding? Published on August 20, 2024 Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) is taking action to address extreme heat by partnering with Denver Department of Health and Environment (DDPHE). Together they launched a series of Heat Summits to find out what steps would most help our communities adapt to a changing climate. Tagged as: , Press release, Public Health & Environment, Sustainability
Brush Up on Sustainability with Free Paint Recycling Event on July 27 Published on July 15, 2024 The City and County of Denver, in collaboration with GreenSheen Paint, a local paint recycling company, is hosting a free paint recycling event on Saturday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. Tagged as: , Event, News, Press release, Sustainability, Transportation and Infrastructure
Denver Expands Recycling Events for Plastic Bags Published on July 10, 2024 Denver’s Office of Climate Action is adding Plastic Bag Swap events this July and August. Since Earth Day, the city has hosted seven events, collected roughly 38,800 plastic bags (471lbs!), and given away over 1,100 reusable bags. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability