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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 3h

The deadline for the Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Grant program is 10/17

Charge Ahead Colorado provides funding for multifamily housing, businesses, governments, and communities to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 4h

Watch the recording from our recent Speaker Series event hosted with New Energy Colorado, featuring retired Meteorologist Mike Nelson, who spoke on the enormous prospects for a Great American Super-Grid capable of supplying the entire nation with clean electricity.

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Mike Nelson - The Great American Super-Grid

YouTube video by Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 5h

Don't miss the free Fort Lewis College annual Sustainability Summit on Wednesday, October 29!

The Sustainability Summit is one of the LARGEST annual environmental and sustainability events at Fort Lewis College and in the community.

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12th Annual Sustainability Summit - Environmental Center (EC)

The Sustainability Summit is one of the LARGEST annual environmental and sustainability events at Fort Lewis College and in the community. It is your chance to learn about what’s happening both at ...

fortlewis.campusgroups.com

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 8h

Join a conversation around Urban Wheels, an exclusive event exploring the future of urban mobility and sustainable logistics on November 11.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 9h

Colorado Mountain College is hosting an EV Roadshow event "Electric Vehicles Made Easy: Savings, Benefits, and What to Know" next Thursday, October 16th, from 6-7:30 PM at the Glenwood Center in

cleanenergyeconomy.net/recharge/

Recharge Colorado | Clean Energy Economy for the Region

ReCharge Colorado Coaches provides free support to individuals, governments, and businesses on electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging.

cleanenergyeconomy.net

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 9h

Join Colorado Green Building Guild for their Happy Hour tomorrow with Perks Deconstruction Ltd from 12-3 PM!

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CGBG October Happy Hour with PERKS Deconstruction

Join us in DENVER for CGBG’s October Happy Hour hosted by PERKS DECONSTRUCTION. Come get a sneak peak into the PERKS warehouse and join us for fun and BBQ!

events.humanitix.com

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Do you have a Donor-Advised Fund? Today is DAF Day, and you can support a renewable energy future in #Colorado!

There's still time to make an impact. Learn how to give this DAF Day: app.dafday.com/donate/org_5...

#DAFDay2025 #CRES #renewableenergy #CORenewable #givingtogether #philanthropy

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Join us in Denver next Thursday at Odell Brewing Company from 6:30 - 8:30 PM for a free Speaker Series event with Ron Sinton!

Ron will discuss opportunities and challenges of having more and more renewable energy on the grid and several new initiatives.

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Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition in Colorado, Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

With a grid approaching 50% clean energy in Colorado, at any time the grid can be very clean or quite dirty depending on the weather. This presents challenges to grid opera

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

⚡ Switch is TONIGHT! ⚡

The wait is over — join CRES and Switch Energy tonight at eTown Hall in Boulder for an evening of bold ideas, inspiring speakers, and clean energy innovation! 🌱

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they sell out:
www.tickettailor.com/events/switch

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is still accepting cohort members for the upcoming Solar Array Lands Supporting Agribusiness (SALSA) program season! Connect if you're a grower, rancher, or food entrepreneur ready to build your vision under solar panels.
www.coagrivoltaic.org/agribusiness...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Last week, the Polis Administration announced an increase to rebates through the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) program, helping ensure EVs remain affordable for all Coloradans!

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

In two weeks, our #JeffCo chapter welcomes speaker Daan Walter from Ember for its October Speaker Series Event.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Join WRISE Colorado for a Networking breakfast with the Women of RMI and Society of Women Engineers on 10/30 from 7:30-9 AM. Drop in for coffee and a light breakfast while networking with your WRISE and SWE colleagues.

Reserve your spot today—space is limited!

www.eventbrite.com/e/wrise-netw...

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Get ready to experience the future of driving at the 3rd Annual Black Hills Energy EV Experience this Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, hosted by Black Hills Energy, Drive Clean Colorado, EV Options, and Pueblo Community College.

drivecleancolorado.org/event/3rd_an...

3rd Annual Pueblo EV Experience with Black Hills Energy - Drive Clean Colorado

Get ready to experience the future of driving at the 3rd Annual Black Hills Energy EV Experience, hosted by Black Hills Energy, Drive Clean Colorado, EV Options, and Pueblo Community College. 📅 Saturd...

drivecleancolorado.org

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

In honor of Co-op Month, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) is introducing CommunityPowerX, a TEDx-style evening exploring the technologies and innovations shaping the future of power in the Four Corners region on October 23rd from 5:30 - 7:30. Space is limited!

lpea.coop/events/commu...

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Today is DAF Day—a nationwide celebration of generosity through #DonorAdvisedFunds (DAFs).

🧡 Today, your DAF can do more than ever before. Join us and be part of the movement.

👉 Give now: app.dafday.com/donate/org_5...

#DAFDay2025 #DAFDAY #CRES #renewableenergy #Colorado #givingtogether

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 1d

Our October Newsletter is out!

Explore dozens of upcoming #cleanenergy events happening throughout #Colorado, as well as CRES news and announcements, grant and program information, and several community action opportunities.

Read the latest here:
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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss the Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) October Happy Hour at Little Machine Beer next week with sponsors FMI Capital Advisors!

Join on Tuesday, October 14, from 5-7 PM:

cossa.co/event/octobe...

October Happy Hour

COSSA’s Monthly Happy Hour is your go-to event for networking, industry conversations, and great company! Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, at Little Machine Beer to reconnect with the Colorado sol…

cossa.co

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Get ready to electrify your day with Drive Clean Colorado at Electrify the Speedway, a high-energy, family-friendly event open to all on November 1!

This event promises an unforgettable afternoon of EV fun, skill challenges, food, and community.

drivecleancolorado.org/event/electr...

Electrify the Speedway - Drive Clean Colorado

Get ready to electrify your day with Drive Clean Colorado at Electrify the Speedway, a high-energy, family-friendly event open to all! We’re proud to partner with Adams County and municipalities acros...

drivecleancolorado.org

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss what might be the last public tour of Jack's Solar Garden this season!

On Saturday, 10/18, join Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center for an interpretive tour of the premier agrivoltaic research site in the nation.

Learn more and get tickets: givebutter.com/TGpWfW

October 18th, 2025 Public Tour

Public Tour of Jack's Solar Garden

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Join Empower Our Future for the Boulder City Council Candidate Climate & Energy Forum on 10/14, 6-7:30 PM!

This Empower Hour will be focused on Boulder’s energy and climate issues. An invitation to participate will be extended to all #Boulder city council candidates.

empowerourfuture.org/events/

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Solar United Neighbors and Colorado Sierra Club are hosting the Bright Future Breakfast on Monday, October 14, at 8 AM — right before the Colorado Springs City Council’s first hearing on CSU’s proposed changes to the net metering program.

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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

There are only a handful of tickets left for Switch Energy's event tomorrow night!

Join us for an evening of inspiring talks, networking, and clean energy innovation at eTown Hall in Boulder.

🎟️ Get tickets now: www.tickettailor.com/events/switch

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow at noon, the CSU Energy Institute hosts another Speaker Series Lunch + Learn featuring speakers Tami Bond, Danny Rodriguez, and Misael Soto, who will present on the air exchange between outdoors and indoors and a look at real-world data from #FortCollins homes.

energy.colostate.edu/events/

Events - Energy Institute

Upcoming Events METEC – Underground Pipeline LDAQ Solution Showcase The METEC Team is excited to share the 2025 opening of our new state-of-the-art underground pipeline testbed. One of our first proje...

energy.colostate.edu

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

⏰ The countdown is on - DAF Day is tomorrow!

On October 9, your DAF can fuel CRES’s mission and drive environmental, social, and economic benefits for Colorado through renewable energy and energy efficiency advocacy.

👉 Learn how to give: app.dafday.com/donate/org_5...

#DAFDay2025 #CRES

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