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Green PowerA key component of a more sustainable energy future for the Interior West is to expand the number of homes and businesses that are buying renewable energy. Since 1997, WRA's Green Marketing program has worked to educate citizens and businesses about ways to use renewable energy. Green Power NewsBoulder County Wind ChallengeOctober 1st through January 30thBuilding upon the phenomenal success of last year's city of Boulder Wind Challenge during which over 1,100 new participants signed up to purchase wind power or wind credits, Western Resource Advocates is now working in partnership with Boulder County. As we take the Wind Challenge beyond the city and into the County, our goal to sign up 1,500 new customers. The program will run from October 1st through January 30th and will encourage residential and commercial customers to purchase wind power credits through participating suppliers or directly through their energy provider if available. Participate in the Challenge by signing up to buy wind power from one of our partner suppliers. Wind for Schools Project Marks First Installation in Walsenburg, CO
Earlier this summer, John Mall High School in Walsenburg, CO became the first school in Colorado to receive a small wind turbine under the Wind for Schools Project. A joint effort of Western Resource Advocates’ Green Power Marketing Program, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and Community Energy, this project aims to install small wind turbines at several rural schools by the end of the year. Community Energy, a green power marketer, donated the 1 kilowatt wind turbine and equipment to John Mall High School and installation was provided by San Isabel Electric Coop and experts from the National Renewable Energy Lab. According to Susan Innis, WRA’s Green Power Marking Director, “the wind turbine will provide a valuable educational tool for students allowing them to learn about the benefits of wind power, while supplying a small amount of energy to the school.” |
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