Greening Sports Directory : Denver Metropolitan Area

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Energy Efficiency

 

 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

City of Denver


Free city program providing energy advising, rebates and energy loans for energy improvements
Type: Public
Department or Program: Denver Energy Challenge
Contact Name: Energy Expert Hotline
Phone: 720-865-5520
Email: http://www.denverenergy.org/forms/contact-us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Recharge Colorado


Centralized portal for information about energy efficiency, renewable energy measures, and financial incentives for resource efficiency investments
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 303-894-6336
Email: info@rechargecolorado.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Xcel Energy


Customized energy efficient design assistance; rebates for improvements and equipment; discounts for flexible energy use; energy audits and studies; renewable energy programs; and other ways to save
Type: Private
Contact Name: Xcel Energy Account Manager or Energy Efficiency Specialists
Phone: 1-800-481-4700
Email: energyefficiency@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Xcel Energy


Multiple rebates for appliances, heating and cooling, and other electrical and gas  consuming products
Type: Private
Department or Program: Find a Rebate
Contact Name: Xcel Energy Account Manager or Energy Efficiency Specialists
Phone: 1-800-481-4700
Email: energyefficiency@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

Xcel Energy


Information on programs available, including new construction, efficiency rebates, energy management systems
Type: Private
Department or Program: Customized Solutions
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

Xcel Energy


Recognizes customers and trade partners for substantial energy efficiency efforts. Provides a  a visible award for often-invisible efforts to implement and promote energy-efficiency improvements
Type: Private
Department or Program: Colorado Efficiency Partner Awards Program
Contact Name: Xcel Energy Account Manager or Energy Efficiency Specialists
Phone: 1-800-481-4700
Email: energyefficiency@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

General Technical Assistance

EPA


Information, education, benchmarking tools, product information, and recognition programs to improve energy efficiency.  Online Service Provider Partner list available
Type: Public
Department or Program: ENERGY STAR Region 8
Contact Name: Patty Crow/ES Hotline
Phone: 303-312-6464/ENERGY STAR Hotline (888) STAR-YES / (888-782-7937)
Email: crow.patty@epa.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Measurement Tools: Yes

State of Colorado


Links and information relating to Energy Performance Contracting, selecting ESCO's, Technical Energy Audits, etc
Type: Public
Department or Program: State Energy Office
Phone: 800-632-666 or 303-866-2100
Email:
Email: geo@state.co.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Green and/or Renewable Power

Xcel Energy


Buy renewable energy through one of the nation’s leading voluntary green power programs, via locally produced renewable energy that helps support rural economies
Type: Private
Department or Program: Windsource for Business
Contact Name: Business Solutions Center
Phone: 1-800-481-4700
Email: windsource@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

Xcel Energy


Provides incentives for customers who install grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems sized up to 120% of the average annual load of their  facilities in exchange for the renewable energy credits (RECs) produced by the systems
Type: Private
Department or Program: Solar*Rewards
Contact Name: Solar*Rewards Program Manager
Email: solarprogram@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

City of Denver


Resources and outreach for sustainability, including energy, air, water, waste, transportation and green building
Type: Public
Department or Program: GreenPrint Denver -soon to be Dept. of Sustainability
Contact Name: Jessica Scott, Solar Program Coordinator
Phone: 720-865-9107
Email: jessica.scott@denvergov.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado


Searchable database of documents, weblinks, organizations and other resources for sustainability, including energy
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 303-572-1536
Email: info@sustainablecolorado.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Denver Foundation / Xcel Energy Trust


RET funds support solar projects and photovoltaic systems for non-profits and local communities throughout the state
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Renewable Energy Trust (RET)
Contact Name: Jaclyn Webb
Phone: 1-800-895-4999
Email: jaclyn.webb@xcelenergy.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Fan Engagement

Under development / no information at this time


Green Cleaning

 

 

Cleaning Products

Fastenal


Supplies facilities with environmentally safe cleaning products
Type: Private
Phone: 303-825-3904
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Waxie Sanitary Supply


Supplies facilities with low environmental impact cleaning and janitorial products and training
Type: Private
Phone: 800-995-4466
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Green Clean Commercial


Specializes in janitorial maintenance of commercial buildings using Green Seal apporved products and environmentally sound practices
Type: Private
Phone: 866-845-4948
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

General Technical Assistance

Under development / no information at this time


Green Purchasing

State of Colorado


Offers information for environmentally preferable purchasing
Type: Public
Department or Program: Department of Personnel and Administration
Contact Name: Jeff Wylde
Phone: 303-866-6191
Email: jeff.wylde@state.co.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

City and County of Denver


Offers information and assistance on environmentally friendly procurements for th e Denver region
Type: Public
Department or Program: Purchasing Division
Contact Name: Melissa Bordwine
Phone: 720-913-8114
Email: melissa.bordwine@denvergov.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Waste Management

 

 

Construction and Demolition Debris

Waste-Not Recycling


Construction waste recycling programs for metal and concrete resources in the greater Denver area
Type: Private
Contact Name: Gary Gettman
Phone: 970-669-9912
Email: gary@waste-not.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Loveland
State: CO

Electronic Waste

Electronic Recyclers International, Inc


Specializes in the environmentally safe and socially responsible disposal of electronic waste
Type: Private
Phone: 800-884-8466
Email: info@electronicrecyclers.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denmver
State: CO

Food Donation

Under development / no information at this time


General Technical Assistance

Eco-Cycle


Provides zero waste service programs for recyclables, compostables, and hard-to-recycle materials such as computers
Type: Private
Phone: 303-444-6634
Email: recycle@ecocycle.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boulder
State: CO

Landfill Trash

Under development / no information at this time


Organic Waste

Under development / no information at this time


Recycling

Colorado Association for Recycling


Promotes recycling and assists businesses in recycling program set up
Type: Public
Contact Name: Marjorie Griek
Phone: 303-975-6975
Email: marjie@cafr.org
Email:
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO

Water Efficiency

 

 

General Technical Assistance

Colorado Water Conservation Board


Local water providers offering advice on water conservation and water efficiency initiatives, plans and priorities
Type: Public
Department or Program: Water Conservation Technical Advisory Group
Contact Name: Kevin Reidy
Phone: 303-866-3441
Email: kevin.reidy@state.co.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

Stormwater

Under development / no information at this time


Water Conservation

Denver Water


Conservation program offering rebates, incentives, and water audits for local facilities
Type: Public
Department or Program: Water Conservation
Phone: 303-628-6343
Email: conservation@denverwater.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Denver
State: CO
Incentives: Yes

Northern Water


Provides water conservation information to facilities  and works to encourage wise water use and stewardship
Type: Public
Department or Program: Water Conservation
Contact Name: Esther Vincent
Phone: 970-622-2356
Email: evincent@northernwater.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Berthoud
State: CO

Water Re-Use

Under development / no information at this time


~Additional Opportunities

 

 

Transportation

Green Ride


Uses shared rides, fuel efficient vehicles, and green driving practices to improve transportation performance
Type: Private
Phone: 888-472-6656
Email: support@greenrideco.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boulder
State: CO

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