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SmartRegs by the numbers: city to offer additional cash rebates; exceeds compliance benchmarks
Jul 18th
The current numbers indicate that the city has exceeded its first-year benchmarks for SmartRegs compliance. Complete SmartRegs implementation data is expected to be shared with the City Council at a study session on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Residential Sustainability Coordinator Megan Cuzzolino says that the EnergySmart program has played a huge part in getting property owners in the door.
“It creates an easy and affordable path to compliance,” said Cuzzolino. “With so many rebates available, an Energy Advisor to walk owners through the process and free installation of energy-efficiency devices that count toward compliance, it only makes sense to take advantage of these opportunities.”
Beginning Aug. 1 the City of Boulder will offer additional rebates of up to $500 for rental properties working toward compliance. These rebates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and are in addition to EnergySmart and other government/utility rebates.
The SmartRegs compliance path through EnergySmart provides a Home Energy Assessment for $120. The assessment includes:
· A licensed SmartRegs inspector who will visit rental property(ies) and complete the prescriptive checklist for property owners;
· Expert guidance and recommendations from a personal Energy Advisor to help make decisions on the most cost-effective energy efficiency measures; and
· Assistance with rebate paperwork and contractor selection.
The SmartRegs ordinances, which require all rental housing in Boulder to meet a basic energy efficiency standard by 2019, went into effect on Jan. 3.
For more information about SmartRegs, including new city rebate details, visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/smartregs.
To sign up for EnergySmart, call 303-544-1000 or visit www.EnergySmartYES.com for more information.
Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks to host photo contest
Jul 15th
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) department has begun its 2011 Amateur Photography Contest. Any amateur photographer may enter photographs taken on OSMP lands. Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Judges will be looking for photographs that capture the beauty and excitement of the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.
Categories include:
• People and Recreation – may include shots of people and pets enjoying OSMP;
• Flora and Fauna – any plant or wild animal on OSMP lands;
• Scenic – landscapes that may include wildlife, flora or other elements of OSMP;
• Cultural Resources and History – images containing cultural and historic pieces;
• Under 18 years old – photographers younger than 18 years may enter photographs from any of the above categories; and
• Staff – for City of Boulder employees and their families.
There are both color and black and white subcategories.
Winning photographs will be on display at the Ranger Cottage at Chautauqua Trailhead, 900 Baseline Road in Boulder, beginning Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Winning photos will also be displayed in an online photo gallery on the OSMP website.
Prizes from local merchants will be awarded to the two “Best of Show” winners and to first, second and third place in each category.
Please visit www.bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/photocontest for more information, rules and entry forms.
Boulder Green Mountain Lodge to host grand re-opening July 21
Jul 15th
Green Mountain Lodge to host grand re-opening July 21
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) invites you to the Grand Re-Opening of the historic Green Mountain Lodge on Thursday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Green Mountain Lodge is located at the terminus of the Ranger, Long and Gregory Canyon trails near Realization Point on Flagstaff Road, 3.4 miles up from Baseline. Refreshments will be provided.
Green Mountain Lodge was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), an agency which was part of the New Deal during the Great Depression. The rustic Lodge was built for the use of the people of the community of Boulder. It features two fireplaces and a patio, and the interior is lined with historic ‘graffitti’ left by visitors through the years. The Lodge was closed due to disrepair a number of years ago, but has recently been restored. After the July 21st Grand Re-Opening, it will be available for rental along with other OSMP facilities, such as the Halfway House.
Parking is limited at Realization Point, so for visitors who would prefer not to drive, OSMP is offering a hike between the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and the Lodge. The strenuous yet refreshing hike is approximately 2 miles (one way) and will leave the Ranger Cottage at 2 p.m. Hikers will travel up the historic Gregory Canyon Trail to the Lodge. Along the way we will admire the natural beauty while learning about the history of the area, arriving at the lodge at 4 pm. Hikers are asked to be prepared for unpredictable Colorado weather (hat, sunscreen, jacket and plenty of water). For more information, call Julie Johnson at 720-564-2012"
