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Udall Announces Bill to Create Jobs, Strengthen Colorado’s Clean Energy Economy
March 17, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Bill Updates Income Tax Code for Solar Power, Offers Tax Credit for Homeowners who Invest in Community Solar Projects. Washington, D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A month ago, U.S. Senator Mark Udall had the opportunity to spend a week listening to Coloradans’ ideas for how to strengthen the state’s economy during a visit to the Western Slope and at an Energy Jobs Summit he co-sponsored in Aurora. He heard firsthand from business leaders and citizens about ways he could partner with Colorado communities to create jobs and strengthen the clean energy economy. And today, Senator Udall rolled out the first of a package of clean-energy job-creation bills based on those ideas - specifically an idea he heard during a visit to Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs
Bennet Continues ‘Fighting for Colorado Families’ – Visits Site of Geothermal Greenhouse in Pagosa Springs
August 18, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
On Visit, Hears from Local Officials on Maximizing Geothermal Resources to Benefit Region. Pagosa Springs, CO - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today visited the site for the Geothermal Greenhouse in Pagosa Springs with members of the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP). During the visit, Bennet discussed their vision for harnessing the local resource to produce food for the community.
Rep. Perlmutter, Sen. Whitehouse Promote Energy Efficient Housing Legislation
July 8, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
S. 1379 Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 (Sen. Whitehouse) and H.R. 2336, GREEN Act (Rep. Perlmutter) Gives Real Savings, Real Investment by Promoting Energy Efficiency Homes. Washington, DC - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As our country continues to grapple with a slow economy, consumers are being hit hard by the twin burdens of a sagging housing market and rising energy prices. It’s time to invest wisely in protecting family budgets and revitalize our built environment.
Rep. Perlmutter’s Green Housing Provisions Included in H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy & Security Act (ACES)
June 29, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services and Rules Committees, will insert key language into the final version of H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy & Security Act (ACES). H.R. 2454 is being considered by the House today and will include two amendments sponsored by Rep. Perlmutter. The first amendment includes the language of H.R. 2336, the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act and the second amendment deals with limiting the establishment of a Building Energy Performance Labeling Program to new construction only
GREEN Act Gives Real Savings, Real Investment by Promoting Energy Efficiency Homes
June 11, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - June 11, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s (CO-07) GREEN Act (Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods) was heard in the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Gov. Ritter Signs ‘Solar Ready Homes’ Bill
May 5, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter today signed into law a measure that will encourage construction of “solar ready homes” as part of a long-term strategy to make the New Energy Economy more accessible to more people and to create new jobs all across the state.
Udall, Bennet Announce Over $20 Million to Restore Landscapes and Habitat, Spur Renewable Energy Development on BLM Lands
May 5, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Recovery Plan Investments Will Restore Landscapes and Habitat, Spur Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands and Create Jobs. Washington, DC - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced the release of over $20 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will fund over 100 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Projects in Colorado and over 650 across the country. The funding, announced today by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, will restore landscapes and habitat, spur renewable energy development on public lands, and create jobs in Colorado.
Udall ‘Thrilled’ that NREL to Receive Millions of Dollars for Research, Development and Construction
April 30, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Mark Udall praised Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s announcement that Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) would receive more than $110 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to advance wind, solar, geothermal and cellulosic ethanol production as well as to promote energy efficiency efforts.Senator Udall has fought for years to ensure that NREL has the staff and budget it needs to keep making cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy production and energy efficiency. In phone calls, letters, and meetings this year, Senator Udall urged the Energy Department and Secretary Chu to recognize that NREL and Colorado are critical to America’s efforts to strengthen a promising sector of the economy and become energy independent.
Mark Udall Introduces Renewable Electricity Standards Bill
February 17, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) today joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) to introduce legislation to establish a federal Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) that would require electric utilities to produce 25% of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable energy sources by 2025
Denver International Airport Dedicates 2-Megawatt Solar System
September 1, 2008 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Denver, CO - September 1, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper helped dedicate the new 2-megawatt (MW) solar energy system at Denver International Airport (DIA) on August 19. The solar photovoltaic system, spanning 7.5 acres at the airport’s entrance, will produce more than 3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
Gov. Ritter Congratulates Colorado Springs and Forest City Stapleton for Eenergy Star Awards
April 11, 2008 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Gov. Bill Ritter today congratulated two Colorado organizations, Colorado Springs Utilities and Forest City Stapleton, for being selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy as 2008 ENERGY STAR Award winners.
GOV. Ritter Annonces Solar Innovation Grant Funding
April 2, 2008 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Gov. Ritter today announced that the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) is seeking grant applicants for $350,000 in incentives for solar innovation projects. The “Solar Innovation Grant” funds are being made available through the Clean Energy Fund.
