4CORE / Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency
@4core.bsky.social
4CORE advances climate solutions that conserve our resources, empower our local community and contribute to a more resilient future for Southwest Colorado.
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💡 Meet Erika Brown — your local Energy Coach at @4CORE_CO! She’s helping neighbors cut bills, find rebates, and live more sustainably 🌱🏡
www.durangoherald.com/articles/you...
www.durangoherald.com/articles/you...
Your local energy coach: A new resource helping neighbors save energy and money
Hi friends and neighbors,
My name is Erika Brown, the newest member of the team at the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency – 4CORE – and I’m honored to serve as your first-ever regional energy...
www.durangoherald.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
💡 Meet Erika Brown — your local Energy Coach at @4CORE_CO! She’s helping neighbors cut bills, find rebates, and live more sustainably 🌱🏡
www.durangoherald.com/articles/you...
www.durangoherald.com/articles/you...
Federal EV incentives will disappear on September 30. Colorado’s state credit will drop to $750 in 2026.
4CORE is bringing Ride & Drive events to Durango, featuring local dealerships. Test drive an EV and see what’s possible before the savings go away.
#EVIncentives #ColoradoEV #ClimateAction
4CORE is bringing Ride & Drive events to Durango, featuring local dealerships. Test drive an EV and see what’s possible before the savings go away.
#EVIncentives #ColoradoEV #ClimateAction
September 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Federal EV incentives will disappear on September 30. Colorado’s state credit will drop to $750 in 2026.
4CORE is bringing Ride & Drive events to Durango, featuring local dealerships. Test drive an EV and see what’s possible before the savings go away.
#EVIncentives #ColoradoEV #ClimateAction
4CORE is bringing Ride & Drive events to Durango, featuring local dealerships. Test drive an EV and see what’s possible before the savings go away.
#EVIncentives #ColoradoEV #ClimateAction
We’re excited to have Erika join 4CORE as our new Regional Energy Coach!
Funded through a COE grant awarded to 4CORE, LPEA & the City of Durango, Erika will be your go-to guide for renewable energy and electrification opportunities — from solar to EV rebates and more.
Welcome, Erika! 💚
Funded through a COE grant awarded to 4CORE, LPEA & the City of Durango, Erika will be your go-to guide for renewable energy and electrification opportunities — from solar to EV rebates and more.
Welcome, Erika! 💚
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We’re excited to have Erika join 4CORE as our new Regional Energy Coach!
Funded through a COE grant awarded to 4CORE, LPEA & the City of Durango, Erika will be your go-to guide for renewable energy and electrification opportunities — from solar to EV rebates and more.
Welcome, Erika! 💚
Funded through a COE grant awarded to 4CORE, LPEA & the City of Durango, Erika will be your go-to guide for renewable energy and electrification opportunities — from solar to EV rebates and more.
Welcome, Erika! 💚
💡 Get a FREE Home Energy Upgrade in Durango! 🏡✨
Durango residents — would you like to boost your home’s comfort AND save energy?
✅ No catch. Just real energy savings.
👉 Sign up now:
🔗 fourcore.org/durango-thermostat-replacement-program
Durango residents — would you like to boost your home’s comfort AND save energy?
✅ No catch. Just real energy savings.
👉 Sign up now:
🔗 fourcore.org/durango-thermostat-replacement-program
August 14, 2025 at 10:05 PM
💡 Get a FREE Home Energy Upgrade in Durango! 🏡✨
Durango residents — would you like to boost your home’s comfort AND save energy?
✅ No catch. Just real energy savings.
👉 Sign up now:
🔗 fourcore.org/durango-thermostat-replacement-program
Durango residents — would you like to boost your home’s comfort AND save energy?
✅ No catch. Just real energy savings.
👉 Sign up now:
🔗 fourcore.org/durango-thermostat-replacement-program
7 local households are going solar — working families who wouldn’t have access otherwise.
Thanks to Shaw Solar, local donors, and a small homeowner contribution, Project SunShare is making it possible.
Learn more: www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
#ProjectSunShare #ShawSolar
Thanks to Shaw Solar, local donors, and a small homeowner contribution, Project SunShare is making it possible.
Learn more: www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
#ProjectSunShare #ShawSolar
May 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
7 local households are going solar — working families who wouldn’t have access otherwise.
Thanks to Shaw Solar, local donors, and a small homeowner contribution, Project SunShare is making it possible.
Learn more: www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
#ProjectSunShare #ShawSolar
Thanks to Shaw Solar, local donors, and a small homeowner contribution, Project SunShare is making it possible.
Learn more: www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
#ProjectSunShare #ShawSolar
Durango Outdoor Exchange is stoked to keep gear in use — not in landfills.
As a 4CORE Certified Green Business, they make adventure more accessible, give back to locals, and reduce waste.
More: durangooutdoorexchange.com
#DurangoCO #Sustainability #ShopLocal #DurangoOutdoorExchange
As a 4CORE Certified Green Business, they make adventure more accessible, give back to locals, and reduce waste.
More: durangooutdoorexchange.com
#DurangoCO #Sustainability #ShopLocal #DurangoOutdoorExchange
May 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Durango Outdoor Exchange is stoked to keep gear in use — not in landfills.
As a 4CORE Certified Green Business, they make adventure more accessible, give back to locals, and reduce waste.
More: durangooutdoorexchange.com
#DurangoCO #Sustainability #ShopLocal #DurangoOutdoorExchange
As a 4CORE Certified Green Business, they make adventure more accessible, give back to locals, and reduce waste.
More: durangooutdoorexchange.com
#DurangoCO #Sustainability #ShopLocal #DurangoOutdoorExchange
🌱Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱
Composting isn't just great for gardens—it builds healthier soil, reduces waste sent to landfills, and helps communities combat climate change.
Join us this week (and every week) in composting our way to a cleaner community and future! 🌿💚
Composting isn't just great for gardens—it builds healthier soil, reduces waste sent to landfills, and helps communities combat climate change.
Join us this week (and every week) in composting our way to a cleaner community and future! 🌿💚
May 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🌱Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱
Composting isn't just great for gardens—it builds healthier soil, reduces waste sent to landfills, and helps communities combat climate change.
Join us this week (and every week) in composting our way to a cleaner community and future! 🌿💚
Composting isn't just great for gardens—it builds healthier soil, reduces waste sent to landfills, and helps communities combat climate change.
Join us this week (and every week) in composting our way to a cleaner community and future! 🌿💚
🌍 FREE Film Screening On Friday, May 2nd at the Durango Public Library: Beyond Zero 🎬
Doors open at 5:40 PM, and the film begins at 5:50 PM.
🤔Make sure to stick around for a thoughtful discussion after the film!
#BeyondZero #ClimateAction #DurangoEvents #Sustainability
Doors open at 5:40 PM, and the film begins at 5:50 PM.
🤔Make sure to stick around for a thoughtful discussion after the film!
#BeyondZero #ClimateAction #DurangoEvents #Sustainability
April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🌍 FREE Film Screening On Friday, May 2nd at the Durango Public Library: Beyond Zero 🎬
Doors open at 5:40 PM, and the film begins at 5:50 PM.
🤔Make sure to stick around for a thoughtful discussion after the film!
#BeyondZero #ClimateAction #DurangoEvents #Sustainability
Doors open at 5:40 PM, and the film begins at 5:50 PM.
🤔Make sure to stick around for a thoughtful discussion after the film!
#BeyondZero #ClimateAction #DurangoEvents #Sustainability
🌎 Happy Earth Day!✨
Today’s the perfect time to step outside (barefoot on some grass, if possible) and thank our favorite planet for all of its gifts.
Whether it’s clean air, fresh water, or incredible sunsets, Earth’s beauty and generosity are unmatched.
How lucky are we? 💚
#EarthDayEveryday
Today’s the perfect time to step outside (barefoot on some grass, if possible) and thank our favorite planet for all of its gifts.
Whether it’s clean air, fresh water, or incredible sunsets, Earth’s beauty and generosity are unmatched.
How lucky are we? 💚
#EarthDayEveryday
April 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌎 Happy Earth Day!✨
Today’s the perfect time to step outside (barefoot on some grass, if possible) and thank our favorite planet for all of its gifts.
Whether it’s clean air, fresh water, or incredible sunsets, Earth’s beauty and generosity are unmatched.
How lucky are we? 💚
#EarthDayEveryday
Today’s the perfect time to step outside (barefoot on some grass, if possible) and thank our favorite planet for all of its gifts.
Whether it’s clean air, fresh water, or incredible sunsets, Earth’s beauty and generosity are unmatched.
How lucky are we? 💚
#EarthDayEveryday
Durango Green Drinks is set for April 24, 5–7PM at 11th Street Station!
Manna, San Juan Mountains Association, and Southwest Conservation Corps will be sharing about conservation, food equity, volunteer opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to connect and learn what’s happening locally.
Manna, San Juan Mountains Association, and Southwest Conservation Corps will be sharing about conservation, food equity, volunteer opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to connect and learn what’s happening locally.
April 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Durango Green Drinks is set for April 24, 5–7PM at 11th Street Station!
Manna, San Juan Mountains Association, and Southwest Conservation Corps will be sharing about conservation, food equity, volunteer opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to connect and learn what’s happening locally.
Manna, San Juan Mountains Association, and Southwest Conservation Corps will be sharing about conservation, food equity, volunteer opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to connect and learn what’s happening locally.
Columbine Landscapes, a certified Green Business in Durango, creates sustainable, low-water landscapes built for resilience. Their rain gardens aren’t just functional—they’re meant to spark conversations.
Learn more at their May workshop!
columbinelandscapes.com/education/climate-smart-landscapes
Learn more at their May workshop!
columbinelandscapes.com/education/climate-smart-landscapes
Climate- Smart Landscapes - Columbine Landscapes Co.
A workshop to design your ultimate, Water-wise yard! Have you ever dreamed of transforming your backyard into a lush retreat—where vibrant flowers bloom, pollinators and birds thrive, and a cozy patio...
columbinelandscapes.com
April 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Columbine Landscapes, a certified Green Business in Durango, creates sustainable, low-water landscapes built for resilience. Their rain gardens aren’t just functional—they’re meant to spark conversations.
Learn more at their May workshop!
columbinelandscapes.com/education/climate-smart-landscapes
Learn more at their May workshop!
columbinelandscapes.com/education/climate-smart-landscapes
Let’s Keep Durango’s Skies Full of Stars
Protecting our night skies helps our community stay beautiful, supports wildlife, and saves energy. Small changes add up—and we all have a part to play.
#DurangoDarkSky #ProtectTheStars #Sustainability #LightPollution #DarkSkyColorado
Protecting our night skies helps our community stay beautiful, supports wildlife, and saves energy. Small changes add up—and we all have a part to play.
#DurangoDarkSky #ProtectTheStars #Sustainability #LightPollution #DarkSkyColorado
March 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Let’s Keep Durango’s Skies Full of Stars
Protecting our night skies helps our community stay beautiful, supports wildlife, and saves energy. Small changes add up—and we all have a part to play.
#DurangoDarkSky #ProtectTheStars #Sustainability #LightPollution #DarkSkyColorado
Protecting our night skies helps our community stay beautiful, supports wildlife, and saves energy. Small changes add up—and we all have a part to play.
#DurangoDarkSky #ProtectTheStars #Sustainability #LightPollution #DarkSkyColorado
🌱 Did you know reducing food waste is one of our best tools against climate change?
Our latest blog post explores how tracking and composting food scraps in Durango can create a significant environmental impact.
Read it here:
www.fourcore.org/blog/waste-l...
#CompostForClimate #ReduceWaste
Our latest blog post explores how tracking and composting food scraps in Durango can create a significant environmental impact.
Read it here:
www.fourcore.org/blog/waste-l...
#CompostForClimate #ReduceWaste
March 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🌱 Did you know reducing food waste is one of our best tools against climate change?
Our latest blog post explores how tracking and composting food scraps in Durango can create a significant environmental impact.
Read it here:
www.fourcore.org/blog/waste-l...
#CompostForClimate #ReduceWaste
Our latest blog post explores how tracking and composting food scraps in Durango can create a significant environmental impact.
Read it here:
www.fourcore.org/blog/waste-l...
#CompostForClimate #ReduceWaste
More than a meal—Manna is changing lives
Every meal tells a story of fresh garden veggies, energy-conscious cooking, and waste reduction. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, Manna is committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
#MannaSoupKitchen #GreenCertified
Every meal tells a story of fresh garden veggies, energy-conscious cooking, and waste reduction. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, Manna is committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
#MannaSoupKitchen #GreenCertified
March 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
More than a meal—Manna is changing lives
Every meal tells a story of fresh garden veggies, energy-conscious cooking, and waste reduction. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, Manna is committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
#MannaSoupKitchen #GreenCertified
Every meal tells a story of fresh garden veggies, energy-conscious cooking, and waste reduction. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, Manna is committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
#MannaSoupKitchen #GreenCertified
How Manna is Changing Lives
Manna’s meals tell a story—fresh veggies from their garden, skills from the culinary program, and a waste audit helping reduce food waste. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, they’re committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
Manna’s meals tell a story—fresh veggies from their garden, skills from the culinary program, and a waste audit helping reduce food waste. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, they’re committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
How Manna is Changing Lives
Manna’s meals tell a story—fresh veggies from their garden, skills from the culinary program, and a waste audit helping reduce food waste. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, they’re committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
Manna’s meals tell a story—fresh veggies from their garden, skills from the culinary program, and a waste audit helping reduce food waste. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, they’re committed to sustainability and community impact.
www.mannasoupkitchen.org
Durango! Let’s save water together.
Rain barrels help reduce runoff, lower water bills, and support a resilient community. Thanks to the Green Durango Grant, residents get $25 off—but supplies won’t last!
🔗 www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
#4CORE #EcoFriendly #WaterConservation
Rain barrels help reduce runoff, lower water bills, and support a resilient community. Thanks to the Green Durango Grant, residents get $25 off—but supplies won’t last!
🔗 www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
#4CORE #EcoFriendly #WaterConservation
March 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Durango! Let’s save water together.
Rain barrels help reduce runoff, lower water bills, and support a resilient community. Thanks to the Green Durango Grant, residents get $25 off—but supplies won’t last!
🔗 www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
#4CORE #EcoFriendly #WaterConservation
Rain barrels help reduce runoff, lower water bills, and support a resilient community. Thanks to the Green Durango Grant, residents get $25 off—but supplies won’t last!
🔗 www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
#4CORE #EcoFriendly #WaterConservation
Our Spring Rain Barrel Sale is Here!
Durango residents will receive a $25 discount, courtesy of @cityofdurango's Green Grants.
Incentives are first come, first serve, so order your rain barrel today!
www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
Durango residents will receive a $25 discount, courtesy of @cityofdurango's Green Grants.
Incentives are first come, first serve, so order your rain barrel today!
www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
4CORE 50 Gallon Rain Barrel
Rain Barrel Program brought to you by 4CORE and the Green Durango Grant $75 - City of Durango Residents $100 - Non City of Durango Residents For a limited time and while supplies last City of Durango ...
www.rainwatersolutions.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Our Spring Rain Barrel Sale is Here!
Durango residents will receive a $25 discount, courtesy of @cityofdurango's Green Grants.
Incentives are first come, first serve, so order your rain barrel today!
www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
Durango residents will receive a $25 discount, courtesy of @cityofdurango's Green Grants.
Incentives are first come, first serve, so order your rain barrel today!
www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core
The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.
Applications are now open!
For more details and to apply, visit:
energyoffice.colorado.gov/camp?%28CAMP...
Applications are now open!
For more details and to apply, visit:
energyoffice.colorado.gov/camp?%28CAMP...
February 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.
Applications are now open!
For more details and to apply, visit:
energyoffice.colorado.gov/camp?%28CAMP...
Applications are now open!
For more details and to apply, visit:
energyoffice.colorado.gov/camp?%28CAMP...
The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.
Applications are now open!
Learn more at :
Applications are now open!
Learn more at :
February 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.
Applications are now open!
Learn more at :
Applications are now open!
Learn more at :
Bringing affordable rooftop solar for working homeowners in Southwest Colorado!
Is solar power out of your reach? Project SunShare can help! 4CORE and @shawsolar are partnering to bring affordable rooftop solar to our community!
www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
Is solar power out of your reach? Project SunShare can help! 4CORE and @shawsolar are partnering to bring affordable rooftop solar to our community!
www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
February 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Bringing affordable rooftop solar for working homeowners in Southwest Colorado!
Is solar power out of your reach? Project SunShare can help! 4CORE and @shawsolar are partnering to bring affordable rooftop solar to our community!
www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
Is solar power out of your reach? Project SunShare can help! 4CORE and @shawsolar are partnering to bring affordable rooftop solar to our community!
www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...
⚡ Charge Ahead Colorado Grant ⚡
Funding is available for businesses, governments, nonprofits, workplaces, and multifamily housing to install EV charging infrastructure!
More info here: energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...
Funding is available for businesses, governments, nonprofits, workplaces, and multifamily housing to install EV charging infrastructure!
More info here: energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...
January 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
⚡ Charge Ahead Colorado Grant ⚡
Funding is available for businesses, governments, nonprofits, workplaces, and multifamily housing to install EV charging infrastructure!
More info here: energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...
Funding is available for businesses, governments, nonprofits, workplaces, and multifamily housing to install EV charging infrastructure!
More info here: energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...
Charge Ahead Colorado Winter 2025 Webinar!
Join the Colorado Energy Office and ReCharge Colorado January 14th at 4:30 PM MT for an informative webinar.
The Charge Ahead Colorado grant funds community-based Level 2 (L2) and direct current fast charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations.
January 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Charge Ahead Colorado Winter 2025 Webinar!
Join the Colorado Energy Office and ReCharge Colorado January 14th at 4:30 PM MT for an informative webinar.
The Charge Ahead Colorado grant funds community-based Level 2 (L2) and direct current fast charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations.
We want to thank our generous supporters who donated to 4CORE during this year's Colorado Gives Day campaign.
We are deeply grateful. 🙏
We are deeply grateful. 🙏
December 13, 2024 at 10:40 PM
We want to thank our generous supporters who donated to 4CORE during this year's Colorado Gives Day campaign.
We are deeply grateful. 🙏
We are deeply grateful. 🙏
🌟 Today is Colorado Gives Day! 🌟
Join thousands of Coloradans in making a difference for our state by supporting local nonprofits that create a better future for all.
www.coloradogives.org/story/Fourcore
Thanks for your support! ✨
#GiveWhereYouLive #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive
Join thousands of Coloradans in making a difference for our state by supporting local nonprofits that create a better future for all.
www.coloradogives.org/story/Fourcore
Thanks for your support! ✨
#GiveWhereYouLive #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive
December 10, 2024 at 4:59 PM
🌟 Today is Colorado Gives Day! 🌟
Join thousands of Coloradans in making a difference for our state by supporting local nonprofits that create a better future for all.
www.coloradogives.org/story/Fourcore
Thanks for your support! ✨
#GiveWhereYouLive #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive
Join thousands of Coloradans in making a difference for our state by supporting local nonprofits that create a better future for all.
www.coloradogives.org/story/Fourcore
Thanks for your support! ✨
#GiveWhereYouLive #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive