City News
This is news from the city of Boulder, about the city or any of its departments
Solar Grant Fund application deadline extended through mid April
Mar 31st
The City of Boulder Solar Grant Fund (formerly known as the ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund) is dedicated to providing financial assistance through grants toward installation of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems on:
· Housing included in the city’s permanently affordable housing program;
· Lower-income housing developed and/or owned by nonprofit organizations; and,
· Facilities of nonprofit organizations.
The program is funded by revenue generated through a solar rebate ordinance that the Boulder City Council approved in 2006. The city collects taxes on the sales and installation of solar technologies, using the revenue to fund the City of Boulder Solar Grant Fund and to provide sales-tax rebates to those who pay solar sales and use taxes. Approximately $150,000 is currently available for solar grants.
Since the first grant cycle in March 2008, a total of $232,784 has been awarded to nonprofit organizations and homeowners participating in the city’s affordable housing program. The grant funds have resulted in 22 solar PV systems, 315 kilowatts of installed PV, and two solar thermal systems, which save approximately $38,000 annually and prevent about 265 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from being emitted per year.
LEAD programs promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and alternative transportation options to Boulder residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/LEAD.
County residents invited to attend Governor’s economic development plan meeting
Mar 25th
Boulder County residents are encouraged to attend to share their ideas regarding the issues, priorities and needs for a strong economy in Colorado. To participate in Monday’s meeting, please RSVP to Dick Albair, of the State of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade, at Richard.albair@state.co.us or 303-892-3840.
Along with Boulder County, Region 3 includes the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson.
Preliminary survey results for each county may also be presented at Monday’s meeting. To participate in the survey, visit the Bottom Up website at www.advancecolorado.com/bottomup, and select “Online Survey.”
The information obtained through the survey and regional meetings, as well as a subsequent meeting in Boulder County to be scheduled in the coming weeks, will be used to create a countywide economic summary. Countywide plans are due to the state by April 15.
For more information, visit www.advancecolorado.com/bottomup or contact Leslie Irwin in the Boulder County Commissioners’ Office at 303-441-3546 or lirwin@bouldercounty.org.
City of Boulder News Briefs March 21 2011
Mar 22nd
Applications are currently available for the City of Boulder 2011-2012 Youth Opportunities Advisory Board (YOAB). High school age City of Boulder residents are eligible to apply. No previous leadership experience is required.
YOAB members make funding decisions on grant proposals for youth programs, advise city government and local agencies on youth-related issues and plan events for youth. Applications are due April 8, 2011. YOAB is part of the Department of Housing and Human Services, Youth Opportunities Program. For more information, go to www.yoab.org, or contact Alice Swett at 303-441-4349.
South Boulder Recreation Center annual shutdown March 21-April 3
The South Boulder Recreation Center will be closed from March 21 through April 3 for its annual maintenance shutdown. The North and East Recreation Centers will remain open regular hours. For a full schedule, visit www.BoulderParks-Rec.org.