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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 7h

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 · 7h

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.

www.meetup.com/metro-denver...

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 · 8h

⚡ 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 · 8h

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 · 9h

📣 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 · 9h

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

www.meetup.com/j-cres/event...

Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 10h

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 · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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 · 12h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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.

act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

Save the date #paonia: Jack's Solar Garden + Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is hosting another screening of Save the Farm, Save the Future on Tuesday, October 21 at 6 PM at Paradise Theatre!

Learn more and get tickets:
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Save the Farm, Save the Future at Paradise Theatre

Documentary Showing and Discussion Panel

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

Learn about state best practices for advancing energy storage markets and deployment in the second session of the Colorado Energy Office Energy Storage Webinar Series tomorrow morning from 10-12 PM MT.

energy.sandia.gov/programs/ene...

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

You’re invited to Colorado Climate Futures, a dynamic conversation and celebration of the launch of CSU’s Climate Hub at Spur on 10/14 from 3-5 PM. This event brings together leading scientists, innovators, and community voices to explore CO’s climate future.

events.colostate.edu/en/8XFV416/c...

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

Later this month, #FortCollins BS & Beer hosts its monthly meeting at Purpose Brewing on South Mason Street in Fort Collins.

This month's topic is Air Sealing best practices/Blowerdoor.

Learn more and join on Thursday, October 30th!
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Colorado Renewable Energy Society @corenewable.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss a free Efficiency Works training bright and early tomorrow morning at Platte River Power Authority!

This session dives into the technical and practical aspects of heat pump water heater (HPWH) installations.

www.eventbrite.com/e/efficiency...

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

🚨ACTION ALERT: Colorado Springs Utilities is changing your solar rights!🚨

CSU has proposed an end to net metering. The City Council votes on 10/14, and we need EVERYONE to stop this proposal.
coloradosprings.gov/node/154591

There's an open house TONIGHT from 5:30-7 PM
www.csu.org/events/energ...