Denver Recognized As First Solar Friendly Community

Solar power hasn't been an issue at the Denver airport (image via Denver International)

Colorado Energy News reports on how Denver, Colorado is the first municipality to be recognized as a Solar Friendly Community by the DOE. Read more →

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Discarded Conveyor Belts Start Second Lap As Recycled Flooring

Repurposed conveyor belt flooring

A Denver company keeps materials out of the landfill and provides a product that's up to 75 percent cheaper than purchasing new. Read more →

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Denver Zoo Elephant Passage (Powered by Poo) Takes LEED

Denver Zoo Toyota Elephant Passage

The Denver Zoo's new, LEED-Platinum-certified Toyota Elephant Passage improves the lives of its resident elephants while using their wastes to provide power. Read more →

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Turbine-Tuning Trainer Gets New Gear

Via Ecotech Institute

The Ecotech Institute beefs up its training and safety labs to better teach the daring wind tech wannabees who don't mind working 80 meters up in the air. Read more →

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Can Affordable Housing Be Eco-Friendly, Too?

Via KTGY Group Inc.

Denver partners say an affordable housing development will come with a variety of green features, like energy efficient lighting and Energy Star appliances. Read more →

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NREL Forum Draws Crowds, Picks Winners

NREL's 24th Industry Forum drew more than 500 entrepreneurs, scientists and investors, and three companies walked away with cash to help fund their ventures. Read more →

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Green Zoo Award Goes To Denver

Image via Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo is honored for its sustainable and energy-saving practices, including water conservation projects and community outreach. Read more →

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Solar Energy Powers Denver Federal Buildings

Solar Panels on Denver Federal Center

A federal campus in Denver is adding 3.5 MW of solar and by the end of this year will produce 15 percent of its energy through clean energy. Read more →

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LEED Green Apartments Come To Denver

Solera

The Solera apartment development in Denver boasts a host of green, energy-efficient features, including solar and home energy management devices in every unit. Read more →

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Denver Solar Power Doubles As Learning

Deck Solar Monitoring

Sixteen schools in Denver have small-scale solar installations monitored by software that will allow the systems to double as a renewable energy education tool. Read more →

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