Dec. 2, 2008 - Annual Neighborhood Energy Sweep contributes to city's greenhouse gas reduction goals

Contact:
Beth Powell, Office of Environmental Affairs, 303-441-1846
Jodie Carroll, Media Relations, 303-441-3155
www.bouldercolorado.gov/

The 2008 door-to-door "Neighborhood Sweep" program funded by the City of Boulder's ClimateSmart campaign, Boulder County and administered by Longs Peak Energy Conservation, resulted in a reduction of 1,823 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) (over the lifetime of the energy products provided), contributing to the City of Boulder's goal of 417,500 tons of carbon avoided by the year 2012. 

The 2008 sweep was held Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Boulder Meadows mobile home park.   Forty-five volunteers pulling carts laden with energy-saving products knocked on 495 doors and gave energy kits and directly installed compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), low-flow showerheads, and clothes drying racks in 225 homes. 

Each year the sweep targets a different Boulder neighborhood consisting mostly of older housing stock, where many homes need energy efficiency upgrades. This year's sweep identified Spanish speaking volunteers with the goal of serving residents with limited English proficiency, and to provide information on the county's income-qualified weatherization services.  In 2009, the sweep will engage neighborhood kids living in the selected neighborhood in advance of the event to encourage their parents to participate.

Distribution details:

• 2,688 CFLs distributed or installed (over the life of the bulbs, this is the equivalent in energy emissions of 207,000 gallons of gas);
• 70 low-flow showerheads;
• 44 hose nozzles;
• 38 shower timers;
• 118 clothes drying racks; and
• Energy savings: estimated 1,823 tons (mtCO2e) of CO2 reductions over the life of the measures (166 tons annually).

Background:

ClimateSmart programs, administered by the City of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs, promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and alternative transportation options to Boulder residents and businesses. For more information about ClimateSmart programs and services, visit www.beclimatesmart.com/.  For more information on the Office of Environmental Affairs, visit www.environmentalaffairs.com/.

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 December 2008 04:35