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Denver Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency @DenverCASR

Taking #ClimateActionNow for 700K Denverites. Part of the @CityofDenver. *This page is not monitored 24/7*

Joined October 2015
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Executive Director Liz Babcock talked with @cprwarner to discuss the actions @TheCityofDenver is taking to tackle the climate crisis. 🎧 Take a listen ⬇️ cpr.org/2023/11/01/denver-cl…

Denver has a new climate boss. Here’s her plan for an electrified and sustainable city — and how...

Denver is one of the few U.S. cities with an office dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and responding to the local effects of climate change.

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“We need to [...] address #climatechange, from reducing our #greenhousegas emissions, [to helping] the city exist in a in a time when it's going to be hotter and drier." Learn how we're supporting Denverites through extreme weather! @DenverChannel bit.ly/4uZIBtR

City of Denver offering grants to assist communities most vulnerable to heat, extreme weather

The City of Denver’s climate action office is working to help people most vulnerable to the heat and extreme weather.

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Our Disposable Bag Fee Program Administrator, Natalie, talked with @cprwarner about how the city uses the disposable bag fee. The fund supports innovative programs that help the Denverites save money and reduce waste. Take a listen ⬇️ bit.ly/3YWGY2g
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Denver Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure@DenverDOTI
1 Nov 2024
When that Pumpkin on your Stoop begins to Droop, Bring it to Us! LeafDrop Sites are open the next three weekends & weekdays through November. Visit denvergov.org/leafdrop for drop site locations & a coupon for free compostable leaf bags while supplies last.
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Denver's newest solar garden has one of the largest agrivoltaics projects in the U.S.! Built at @denverbotanic Chatfield Farms, this solar garden generates extra power to provide energy bill credits to 150 @dps_k12 families. bit.ly/3C3C4aN @NREL @lifeatmckinstry
A group of people attending the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration.

ALT A group of people attending the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration.

A group of people waiting to start the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.

ALT A group of people waiting to start the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.

A family learning more about solar at the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration.

ALT A family learning more about solar at the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration.

A group of people waiting to start the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.

ALT A group of people waiting to start the tour of Denver's newest solar garden and agrivoltaic demonstration at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.
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Rewiring America@rewiringamerica
1 Nov 2024
Heat Pump Water Heater & Heat Pump Air Conditioner (and furnace). They won Halloween.
Denver Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency@DenverCASR
31 Oct 2024
challenge accepted here in Denver @rewiringamerica
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challenge accepted here in Denver @rewiringamerica
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Rewiring America@rewiringamerica
25 Oct 2024
tired: the neighbor who hands out raisins on halloween wired: the neighbor who hands out heat pump cookies on halloween rewired: the neighbor with a homemade heat pump costume who hands out full-sized candy bars Rewiring America brochures about going electric on halloween
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U.S. Department of Energy
@ENERGY
30 Oct 2024
A home energy audit can help you identify which weatherization upgrades are best for enhancing your home. âś… Proper insulation âś… Air sealing windows or doors âś… Installing efficient heat pumps or ACs Celebrate #WeatherizationDay with savings: energy.gov/save
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Colorado Energy Office@COEnergyOffice
31 Oct 2024
Colorado rolls out first phase of a new federally funded program for climate-friendly homes cpr.org/2024/10/30/colorado-…

Colorado rolls out first phase of a new federally funded program for climate-friendly homes

The latest funding announcement doesn’t open applications for the rebates many homeowners have been waiting for, but those are on their way in 2025.

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Thank you, Denver, for your enthusiasm to make the switch to e-bikes all year long! Applications for October are now closed. Rebates will return in 2025. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date: mailchi.mp/mailchimp.denverg…

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Denver Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency@DenverCASR
29 Oct 2024
Denver's e-bike rebate program opens today, October 29, at 11 am. If you're planning to apply for a rebate, have your documents ready for upload. We expect all rebates to be claimed within ten minutes. More info: denvergov.org/ebike Application: denverclimaterebates.com
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Denver's e-bike rebate program opens today, October 29, at 11 am. If you're planning to apply for a rebate, have your documents ready for upload. We expect all rebates to be claimed within ten minutes. More info: denvergov.org/ebike Application: denverclimaterebates.com
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Join over 9k Denverites cruising the streets with their e-bike! E-bike rebates return on Tuesday, October 29, at 11 a.m.! Save up to $300 off an e-bike or $500 off an e-cargo bike. Residents who qualify for the income-qualified rebates save up to $1,400: denvergov.org/ebike
E-bike rebate recipient standing next to an electric cargo bike in front of a modern house with a porch.

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This #InternationalDayofClimateAction, we celebrate the great work Denver has done to cut pollution and waste. 16 solar canopies built, over 1,000 trees planted, and over $600K awarded to help businesses go green...oh my! And we're just getting started: bit.ly/4clXxJ5
Group of people posing together on a solar installation site with Denver's skyline in the background.

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Denver Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency retweeted
Colorado Energy Office@COEnergyOffice
24 Oct 2024
Colorado ranks high among states in U.S. for renewal energy! cbsnews.com/colorado/video/c… via @CBSNews

Colorado ranks high among states in U.S. for use of solar, wind energy

Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center shows that the state continues to rely on solar, wind energy.

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Denver Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency retweeted
Governor Jared Polis
@GovofCO
23 Oct 2024
Colorado is leading the nation in electric vehicle access and we are proud to see the impact that Electric Vehicles are having on our air quality while saving Coloradans money. colorado.auto/wp-content/upl…
BEC and PEV Share in Selected State Markets 2024 graph for this quarter of sales, with text reading, “Colorado is #2 in the US to date for EV sales,” and Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ logo at the bottom.

ALT BEC and PEV Share in Selected State Markets 2024 graph for this quarter of sales, with text reading, “Colorado is #2 in the US to date for EV sales,” and Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ logo at the bottom.

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🌱 Want to grow food in Denver? From community gardens to urban farming resources, the food resource hub has tips, tools, and support for every level of gardener. Get started on your green journey today: denvergov.org/Community/Food… @DDPHE #UrbanFarming #DenverGardens
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ALT An array of fresh vegetables on the left, with text urging to 'Check Out the Denver Food Resource Hub. Connect with helpful food services and information at denvergov.org/food'

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Last chance to register for the current round of SolarSwitch. The current program is saving people an average of $5,293 on a high-quality solar installation! Receive a personalized recommendation on a solar installation when you register by 11/1: bit.ly/SolarSwitchDenver2024
A joyful family of three, including an adult holding a smiling baby and another adult, standing in front of a house with a porch. They are all smiling warmly.

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Denver Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure@DenverDOTI
18 Oct 2024
Today, volunteers, community members and @DenverCASR planted native & climate-resilient vegetation along W 14th Ave as part of our pilot initiative to deliver green infrastructure & environmental benefits swiftly and in close collaboration w/community: denvergov.org/Government/Age…
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City and County of Denver
@CityofDenver
17 Oct 2024
Installing a Laundry-to-Landscape system in #Denver? 🌿💧 Learn to divert water from your washer to your yard, saving you water and money! Sign up for @DDPHE free classes this Oct. at 📍 Red Rocks Community College: rocky-mountain-education-cen…
Image showing a vibrant garden pathway at Denver Botanic Gardens, filled with various colorful flowers and lush greenery, under a clear blue sky.

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E-bike rebates return on Tuesday, October 29, at 11 a.m.! Save up to $300 off an e-bike or $500 off an e-cargo bike. Residents who qualify for the income-qualified rebates save up to $1,400: denvergov.org/ebike
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Weekday drop sites are now open! Don't rake your leaves into the street; gather them up instead! We're encouraging Denverites to bag leaves in brown paper bags. Learn more: denvergov.org/leafdrop @DenverDOTI

LeafDrop and Pumpkin Recycling

Denver Solid Waste Management offers seasonal Leafdrop service at multiple locations. Weekend Service will end on 11/17 and Weekday service stops on 11/30.

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