April 21, 2008 - City of Boulder recognizes 17 participants in the ClimateSmart at Work program

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

The City of Boulder's Office Environmental Affairs (OEA), the administrator of ClimateSmart programs, is pleased to announce that 17 Boulder businesses have been provided free and low-cost energy assessments in the first quarter of 2008.  The city's ClimateSmart at Work programs offer energy assessments, retrofit cost details, assistance with implementation of energy efficiency equipment, and information on available rebates.  

Participating businesses include: Webroot Software; Eco-Cycle; Colorado Plastics; Polycom; Walnut 15 LLC; RC Special Events; KGNU-Radio; Sol Azteca; McGraw-Hill; Rally Software; Blue Mountain Arts; National Indian Law Library; Silicon Mountain Personal Investing; Boulder Beer Company; Yarrow Montessori School; Native American Rights Fund; and Shamane's Bake Shop.

A new partnership between OEA and Xcel Energy will support an unlimited number of commercial program participants, and the program is on track to serve four times as many businesses in 2008 than it did in 2007.

ClimateSmart at Work programs are intended to assist Boulder businesses reduce carbon dioxide emissions in their operations, hedge against rising energy costs, and support the city's Climate Action Plan goals.   The most common retrofit recommendations involve lighting and lighting controls, and heating/cooling (HVAC) systems.  If all recommended improvements are made, these businesses would collectively save (on an annual basis) $90,461 in energy costs, 745,308 kilowatt hours of electricity, and 48,330 therms of natural gas.

ClimateSmart programs promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and alternative transportation options to households and businesses in the City of Boulder and Boulder County. For more information about ClimateSmart programs and services, visit www.beclimatesmart.com/ or www.environmentalaffairs.com/.

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