Waneka said he was not content to go with easier off-the-shelf solutions to the cooling needs at the schools. Exploring options might produce a truly sustainable energy system and reduce fuel costs. “To me, it is foolish not to explore,” he said.
Tag: Clean energy
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What would it take to achieve an equitable transition to clean energy in Garfield County?
According to a recent Garfield County Economic Update from the Davis School of Business at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), oil and gas jobs grew significantly in the county in the mid-2000s, and have since been declining over the past 15 years, falling below 1,000 in 2023 from roughly 3,000 jobs in 2008.
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City of Aspen faces unique challenges in moving to all-electric buildings
Terui’s project is indicative of several challenges the city and communities across the country face in the effort to reduce building emissions by using electricity from renewable sources, rather than using gas, to heat homes. Even when there is a will to go electric, the way is not always clear.