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Energy Saving U is a series of FREE workshops offered to help members learn to save energy and money. The workshops will be held in locations throughout the United Power service territory over the course of the year. Please check back frequently as we'll continue to add workshop topics throughout the year.

Questions or Workshop Topic Ideas? We'll send you a gift when you let us know what topics we should cover.

 

 

2010 Energy Saving U Workshops

Energy Waistline Project

Tuesday, July 20

Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association
31528 Hwy 72
Golden, CO

6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27

Carbon Valley Recreation Center
701 5th Street
Frederick, CO

6-7:30 p.m.

United Power is teaming up with All American Energy and About Saving Heat to present the free Energy Waistline Project, which is being partially funded by the Governor's Energy Office. The four phase model will help you develop a cost-effective strategy and a rational order to implement these changes. The workshop will feature "hands on" demonstrations so that you feel confident implementing these changes.There is a light meal for all participants from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.



Previous Energy Saving U Workshops

Wind, Solar or Geothermal. What is the right technology for me?

Thursday, May 20

Anthem Del Webb Sales Pavilion
16583 Las Brisas Drive
Broomfield, Colorado

6-7:30 p.m.

This workshop will review and compare three popular residential technologies: wind power, solar power/solar hot water, and geothermal heat pumps. All are considered 'green' or 'renewable', but which one is the best choice for your location, budget, and energy needs? Attend this workshop to learn how each technology works, how much you should expect to spend, how much you can expect to save on your energy bill, how long it will take to recoup your investment, and what rebates and tax credits are available to help you offset the installation costs.

 

Wind Power & Renewable Rebates

Saturday, March 20

Gilpin County Rec Center
250 Norton Drive
Black Hawk, CO 80422

1-4 p.m.

This workshop, conducted by CSU's Extension Office, will introduce you the United Power/CSU Wind Demonstration project located in Gilpin County. Instructors will review the performance, payback and technical aspects of installing a small wind system in this area. You will also learn the details of renewable energy system tax credits, rebates and other incentives available to United Power members.

RSVP Required. Call Irene Shonle at 303-582-9106.


Insulate Your Duct Work

Tuesday, March 23

United Power's Brighton Headquarters Office
500 Cooperative Way
Brighton, CO 80603

6-7 p.m.

One major aspect of your home’s construction is wasting 20-30 percent of your heating and cooling dollars: your duct system. Ductwork, which carries conditioned air from your furnace or air conditioner throughout your home, is made of highly conductive sheet metal and is often located in unconditioned spaces like unfinished basements and crawlspaces. Due to the extreme temperatures in these locations 10-30 percent of the energy used to heat and cool the air in your home is lost through conduction. Duct insulation will save you 20-30 percent on your heating and cooling costs, improve discharge temperatures from registers by 10-15° and enhance the overall comfort of your home. United Power’s Energy Experts will send you home with the skills and knowledge to complete this project on your own.

Dinner will be served. RSVP not required.

Can't attend, or want a sneak peek of this course? Click here.

 

 

500 Cooperative Way | Brighton, CO 80603
303-659-0551 | 800-468-8809