Press Releases

April 7 , 2009
Open house showcases the winner of the 2008 Xcel Energy Home Makeover Contest

February 26, 2009
Boulder announces official participation in World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour 2009

February 5, 2009
Rebate program launched for residential and commerical solar hot water systems

December 3, 2008
Home Energy Makeover Contest winner in Boulder announced

December 2, 2008
Annual Neighborhood Energy Sweep contributes to city's greenhouse gas reduction goals

December 2, 2008
ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund awards $43,172 to fund solar installations

November 26, 2008
City Council approves increased energy efficiency requirements

September 15, 2008
Boulder issues "10 for Change" challenge to Boulder business community

July 24, 2008
City of Boulder recognizes 25 local businesses in the ClimateSmart at Work program

July 15, 2008
Homeowners can apply for rebates through solar hot water pilot program

July 14, 2008
Private funding powers solar projects on three city of Boulder buildings

May 8, 2008
More than 650 Boulder County businesses, residents sign up for wind power

April 30, 2008
New program offers rebates for energy-saving insulation and air sealing

April 30, 2008
Boulder region awarded funds to promote ENERGY STAR Qualified New Homes Program

April 24, 2008
City’s ClimateSmart team hosts open house in energy-efficient Boulder home

April 21, 2008
City of Boulder recognizes 17 participants in the ClimateSmart at Work program

April 21, 2008
Environmental Affairs hosts meeting for new Trade Ally Network

April 1, 2008
ClimateSmart team kicks off 2008 Boulder County Wind Challenge

March 12, 2008
Boulder named nation's first Smart Grid City

January 16, 2008
City releases application and criteria for ClimateSmart Solar Grant fund

November 28, 2007
City of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs cancels 2nd LED Holiday Light Exchange

November 9, 2007
City offers informational workshop on solar electricity for commercial facilities

October 29, 2007
Recognition program for Boulder businesses committed to reducing carbon emissions

October 12, 2007
Discounted energy efficient light bulbs available during October

September 11, 2007
Boulder challenges community to pledge and track carbon emission reductions

September 11, 2007
Home Energy Makeover contest will include one Boulder home

August 10, 2007
City announces new energy efficiency services for small businesses

July 18, 2007
Free summer energy efficiency workshops offered to city of Boulder residents

July 12, 2007
City's greenhouse gas emissions and Climate Action Plan to be discussed next week

May 30, 2007
Free city of Boulder weatherization services now available to higher income household

May 30, 2007
City offers informational session on improving commercial energy efficiency

May 3, 2007
Boulder's Climate Action Plan aligns with international panel

April 19, 2007
City offering free energy and water audits for apartment and condominium complexes

April 6, 2007
City hosts contractor meeting for commercial energy efficiency program

March 30, 2007
Climate Action Tax goes into effect April 1

November 8, 2006
Boulder voters pass first energy tax in the nation