The Grid
Blog posts and articles from the Colorado Clean Energy Fund
RENU Project Highlight: Hyper-Heating Pump for Diwakar Ramanathan
“It was easy to look for contractors, get the banking information, and [learn about] the terms themselves.” While reading [...]
How Solar and Energy Efficiency Work Together to Maximize Savings for Homeowners
Thinking about going solar or adding other energy efficiency upgrades in your home? Check out our various residential loan [...]
Green Banking 101: Understanding the Unique Role of Green Banks
Are you a homeowner or business owner looking to embark on your next clean energy project? Learn more about [...]
Driving Forward with Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of transportation [...]
RENU Project Highlight: Solar for James Ladtkow’s Home Away from Home
“The RENU loan had a low enough interest rate that it just made sense. I would do it again.” [...]
The Future of Building Decarbonization: Trends and Innovations
The pursuit of a sustainable future has led the construction industry toward a transformative path—building decarbonization. As concerns about [...]
Press Release: Colorado Clean Energy Fund and Drive Clean Colorado Join Forces to Propel EV Charging Infrastructure Statewide
DENVER, COLORADO, USA, January 10, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Colorado Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) and Drive Clean Colorado [...]
RENU Project Highlight: Solar System for Vincent Varughese
“I was surprised at how fast and efficient the RENU approval process was.” Vincent Varughese financed with CCEF’s Residential [...]
The Cost & Benefits of Clean Energy for Business Owners
As we pivot toward a more sustainable future, business owners have a crucial role in helping to transition our [...]
Financing Clean Energy as a Homeowner
The shift toward clean energy is not just a global trend, but a personal journey for many homeowners. With [...]
Home Insulation: Why You Need This Energy Update
Insulation — a vital component in any home — plays an integral role in your home's energy efficiency. Whether [...]
Clean Energy: How Sustainable Goals Become Reality
As we make strides to tackle climate change, sustainability has emerged as a guiding principle for global development and [...]
RENU Project Highlight: Geothermal Heat Pump for Elisabeth Evans
The furnace in Elisabeth “Liz” Evans' home was over 20 years old; she had no air conditioning unit installed [...]
How to Bring Clean Energy to Remote and Indigenous Communities
In our concerted global effort to combat climate change, it's essential to ensure the equitable distribution of clean energy. [...]
Why Buy a Heat Pump?
Heat pumps have been steadily gaining popularity over the years, and it's not hard to see why. These cutting-edge [...]
EV Charging Options and Benefits
Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the future of transportation — a future that’s unfolding across the nation and [...]
Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers to Renewable Energy Adoption
The transition to renewable energy is a pivotal step in combating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. However, [...]
Renewable Energy for Businesses
As renewable energy technologies continue to become more and more affordable, and corporate sustainability commitments rise, more businesses are [...]
The Importance of Energy Efficiency in Combating Climate Change
As summer heat waves, winter storms, and extreme weather events wrack Colorado, the rest of the United States, and [...]
What Is a Carbon Footprint?
What Is a Carbon Footprint? An individual’s carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gasses — primarily carbon [...]
Renewable Energy and Rural Development
On February 16, 2022, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors all agreed on one thing: it [...]
What is Air Pollution?
Polluted air has a higher toll than you might imagine. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “air pollution is [...]
All About Solar Panels
What Are Solar Panels? Solar panels are devices that harness solar power by converting the energy of sunlight into [...]
Climate Change 101
What Is Climate Change? Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of average global weather patterns, including temperature, precipitation, [...]
Power Grid Stability and Renewable Energy
What Is a Power Grid? A power grid, or electric grid, is a complex network of transmission lines, substations, [...]
Renewable Energy 101
What Is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy is energy generated from renewable resources—sources that are naturally replenished at a faster [...]
What is Water Pollution?
Water pollution occurs when harmful substances or contaminants are present in water bodies, including surface water, ocean water, and [...]
Celebrating Women in Energy
Many women have shattered the glass ceiling in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—women like Edith Clarke, Mária Telkes, and [...]
What is Thermal Pollution?
The output of excess heat can have major detrimental impacts on our communities and environment. Here’s [...]
HVAC Systems and Clean Energy
The temperature of your house is about more than comfort. When weather turns extreme, it’s crucial to have shelter [...]
Electrifying Your Home
What Does It Mean To Electrify Your Home? Electrifying your home means transitioning to an all-electric home that relies [...]
All About Solar Energy
As we move away from greenhouse gas emissions and toward a cleaner and greener future, there are many renewable [...]
What Is Environmental Justice?
As the effects of climate change continue to put pressure on our environment and society, there are many areas [...]
What is a Green Bank?
What is a Green Bank? With the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GHGRF) underway, you may be hearing more about [...]
Happy 5 Years to the Colorado RENU Loan Program!
December 2022 marks the 5th year anniversary of the RENU Loan Program. RENU was launched in December 2017 to [...]
