January 2016
Issue 84
Happy New Year!

        As skiers, we rejoice at the cold temperatures and deep snow of Steamboat winters. We do not have the same reaction when we receive our utility bills. There is nothing like the January cold and snow to make us acutely aware of how much energy our homes and offices use. YVSC is starting off 2016 with a strong push to help income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce their utility bills by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. We are also working hard this winter to educate homeowners, businesses, building professionals, and realtors about measuring the efficiency of a home or business and local resources available to increase building efficiency. 
        Please read on to find out more about our current work in Energy and Green Building, as well as upcoming workshops and training opportunities. YVSC could not be doing this work without support from The Jeff and Alissa Merage Foundation, the Colorado Energy Office, Energy Outreach Colorado, as well as support from individuals. Thank You!

Stay warm,

Sarah Jones
Executive Director
In This Issue
Talking Green
Take Charge Challenge
Green Building Training
Censible Energy Update
YVSC Blog
Talking Green with Tim Sullivan
Role of Land Based Solutions to the Global Climate Strategy
Tuesday, January 26
5:30-7:00pm
Creekside Cafe 

2016 Take Charge Energy Challenge set  to begin February 1st
 
YVSC's  Sustainable Schools program has partnered with school district and school-level leaders, educators, students and college students to implement the Take Charge Challenge as part of  Energy Education. Teaching and m onitoring energy saving behaviors will be the core focus this year. The Earth Hour Observation planned for Friday, March 18th, 2016 will culminate the Challenge. Check our website for regular Challenge updates. 
Green Building Program 
Free Trainings & Seminar

Building Science Principles Training  for Yampa Valley 
Self-paced, online class suggested to be completed by  February 15, for more information or to sign up email suzie@yvsc.org

Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) 
February 2nd, 2016, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
2211 Elk River, Steamboat Springs CO
YVEA Community Room
Find out more information here or to sign up email sarah@yvsc.org

New IECC Building Codes Training
March 8-9th, 2016
Steamboat Springs, CO
CMC Auditorium
Stay tuned for more information.
2015 Cen$ible Energy Update

Our first year of the Cen$ible Energy program was a success! Below shows the economic impact of the program. 

Total # of rebates : 284
Total $ spent locally : $70,159.24
Total $ spent outside Yampa Valley : $35,868.13
Total amount distributed in rebates : $22,112.62

Sponsor a YVSC program in 2016:

A winning strategy for your business!
 

YVSC is still seeking program sponsors. It is a great way to show customers your commitment to our community and provides a great return on investment! When you partner with us, we'll help you connect with locals and visitors AND accomplish your business objectives.

 

Sponsorship levels for YVSC programs, such as Zero Waste, Talking Green, Energy and Green Building, range from $250 - $5,000. Learn more here.
 

 

Please contact Sarah Jones for more information and reserve funds in your 2016 budget for YVSC sponsorship..
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January 26
Talking Green
Land Based Solutions
For Global Climate Strategy 
 5:30pm -7pm
Creekside Cafe

February 3
Community Meeting
1130-1230
Centennial Hall

February 4 
YVR Program Meeting
12-1pm
Centennial Hall

February 23
Talking Green
 Beekeeping in Colorado: Learn how to keep and promote bee populations
5:30pm-7pm
CMC Auditorium









Support New YVSC Programs

Your donation will support new YVSC programs like our Energy education and outreach to low-income families, expanding ReTree to engage high school students, and launching a Food Waste Reduction initiative.  Please donate today! 
 
Thanks for rallying with us to create a more prosperous, resilient, and equitable community in 2016!
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YVSC

Board of Directors

 Garrett Smith - Pres.

Mark Berkley

Sherry Holland

Amber Maisel

Megan Moore-Kemp 

Jim Webster  


 

YVSC

Advisory Board

 Angela Ashby

Catherine Carson

Sam Jones

Carolina Manriquez
Jeff Troeger 

Liz Wahl


 

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