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Local Government
• Property-assessed Financing
• Building Codes
• ENERGY STAR Partnership
• Resource Development Regulations
• Energy Efficiency Planning
• Climate Protection Agreements
• Community Energy Coordination
• Local Event Permits
• Utility Resource Planning
Energy Production
• Sustainable Energy Finance Program
• Renewable Energy Production
• Utility Rebates
• Utility Incentives
• Solar Equipment Leasing
Built Environment
• Energy Audits
• Retrofit Buildings
• Weatherization Programs
• Outdoor Lighting
Transportation
• Fuel Efficiency
• Multi-modal Transportation
• Clean Vehicle Technology
Waste
• Paper Reduction
• Recycling
• Methane Capture
Education
• Online Information Hub
• Local Media
• Agencies and Organizations
Economic Benefits
The vast majority of money spent on energy related bills immediately leaves the local economy. Finding ways for each household, business and government entity to spend less on energy means a significant amount of funds can be used on other priorities, generating economic benefits. Clean energy also represents one of the few opportunities for new growth in a stagnant economy and can be a significant source of local jobs.
Energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies generally produce the same kinds of economic benefits, and while the return on investment varies, all energynow strategies can produce long-term economic benefits for Chaffee County, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs and Salida.
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