THE NEW COMMUNITY COALITION
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*********************************** WHAT: Join The New Community Coalition to celebrate the first Green Fund project, Solar on Schools, now basking in the sunlight and providing energy to the Telluride Middle/High School. WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2008 4 – 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Palm Theater Lobby ~followed by~ WHAT: Join The New Community Coalition for a Community Energy Meeting to discuss Telluride’s clean energy options. WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2008 6 – 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Bubble Lounge.
*********************************** WHAT: The New Community Coalition's Sustainable Building Series continues with a class on Healthy Building Finishes, followed immediately by a DVD. Donations for the TNCC Green Fund are appreciated ($10/class). WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 4:45 - 8pm. WHERE: Wilkinson Public Library program room. |
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Partners for a sustainable future... |
The New Community Coalition (TNCC) is committed to identifying, coordinating, and implementing sustainability projects in Telluride, Mountain Village, and San Miguel County. We recognize community as the key ingredient in our quest for a positive vision of the future. The quality of interactions between members of our community—businesses, governments, individuals, and organizations—will define our ability to adapt to an energy-constrained future and the unpredictable nature of global climate change. By stimulating interest and dialogue in the pressing issues of our time, we hope to herald a new paradigm of interactions between members of our community. We envision community collaborations to increase our energy efficiency, re-localize our economy and food sources, develop a greener built environment, reduce our carbon footprint, and expand educational resources. TNCC has established five working groups to address and coordinate projects in the areas of Energy, Green Building, Resource Recovery/Recycling, Food and Economy. Each group is comprised of community members and overseen by TNCC staff.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MONITOR FREE BOX The New Community Coalition seeks volunteers to determine the worth of the Free Box. TNCC is seeking volunteers to help audit the flow of goods at the Free Box as part of the Free Box Task Force, recently assembled by Telluride’s Town Council. “If you’ve ever taken anything from the Free Box, this is your opportunity to give back,” says Kris Holstrom, Director of TNCC, the organization responsible for overseeing the Task Force that will make short-term recommendations, for the Free Box, to Town Council on December 9. Some community members, in recent months, have complained to Town Council about the current state of the Free Box. “It’s absolutely essential for us, as a community, to understand the value of the Free Box, not just anecdotal stories, but quantifiable measures of the service provided to the area,” says Holstrom. Volunteers are needed for 3-hour shifts between November 16 – 22 to monitor items both coming and going. A survey form will be provided by TNCC. Additionally, TNCC and the Free Box Task Force aim to identify how much of what is hauled away by the town could potentially be diverted away from landfills and to gauge the demand for a local drop off site for large items. The Free Box Task Force’s long-term recommendations for the Free Box are expected early next spring. For more information please contact Free Box Volunteer Coordinator, Colleen Trout at 728 1340 or email admin.tncc@gmail.com. |
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WINTER IS COMING… IS YOUR HOME READY?
The New Community Coalition (TNCC) is promoting two programs to help winterize homes in San Miguel and Ouray Counties, just in time for winter.
“Both programs are designed to improve the thermal boundary of your home,” said Kris Holstrom, TNCC Director. Benefits, from either program, include decreased heating utility bills, reduced energy waste from drafty homes, increased homeowner comfort and ultimately, a smaller carbon footprint.
Insulate Colorado, a rebate program offered by TNCC and the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO), is available to homeowners who hire a qualified installer to insulate and seal their home. Rebate amounts have increased to 40% of the total job cost, up to $500.
Barb Zabel, of Hastings Mesa, who has already taken advantage of the Insulate Colorado rebate program, said, "I'm pleased with the insulation placed in the attic of our log cabin. In addition, it inspired me to caulk the logs and further seal the house. It has made a notable difference."
The second TNCC program is a modern twist on yesterday’s Home Interior party; a Do-It-Yourself, “Caulk & Seal Party,” hosted in your home in the company of your friends. Hosts coordinate with TNCC to purchase caulking and sealing materials, at a reduced price, from Timberline ACE Hardware, then, TNCC staff, along with a local professional, teach the host and their guests the finer details of using caulk and spray-foam insulation, aided by an infra-red camera to identify cold spots.
For best results, TNCC encourages hosts to hire a local energy auditor, at a discounted rate of $50, to run a blower door test during the party, identifying air gap leaks in the home.
To learn more about the Insulate Colorado rebate program or to host a “Caulk & Seal Party,” contact our Green Building Coordinator, Julie Schoenfeld.
SOLAR ON SCHOOLS PROJECT IS A SUCCESS!
We are thrilled to announce that the first Green Fund project, Solar on Schools, is now basking in the sunlight-- and providing energy to the Telluride Middle/High School.
On August 14 and 15, a collaboration of solar providers installed 10 solar modules on the roof of the Telluride Middle School. The modules will generate about 1900 watts of energy and will be the focus of a new curriculum on renewable energy. The energy generated by the modules is minimal compared to the demands of the school, but the harnessing of the sun's energy and corresponding education will raise interest and awareness about renewable energy for both students and the community.
This project was made possible by a generous donation of $15,000 from the Town of Mountain Village--THANK YOU!!! Thanks also to the efforts of Alternative Power Enterprises, Controlled Hydronics, Steeprock Builders and Veritas Solar for working together and getting those modules up and running!
Check out this article from the Daily Planet for more details on the Solar on Schools project:
"For a green future, schools will tap into solar power" August 15, 2008
Take advantage of TNCC's residential rebate programs provided through funding from the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) and regional partners: Insulate and Seal Colorado Rebate Program, for existing homes Get money back when you invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for your home! |
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