Thinking of installing EV charging equipment on your commercial property? Charge Ahead Colorado provides grants that cover up to 80% of the cost and PACE has a proven track record supporting organizations with successful applications. View program details and find the application here!
The next funding round will be open May 15th – June 15th.
EV Supply Infrastructure Program
Getting electricity from a transformer to an EV charging station can prove cost prohibitive for an organization that wants to install charging equipment. Through the EV Supply Infrastructure Program, Xcel Energy will install and maintain the electricity supply infrastructure at no cost to Xcel customers who successfully apply. Combine this program with the Charge Ahead grant to minimize out of pocket costs to your organization!
Applications will be accepted through April 29, 2020. A second application period will open on May 26, 2020, with applications due by June 25, 2020. Second-round applicants will have the same opportunity to participate as first-round applicants.
Fleet Electrification Assessment and Advising
Do you manage a fleet of five or more vehicles? Fleet operation managers are finding time and cost savings by switching existing fleet vehicles to electric – including cars, light duty trucks, and buses. Xcel wants to help their customers make the change with their fleet advisory services and assessment services. The first step is to evaluate your existing infrastructure and vehicle usage to determine if switching to electric is a financially sound decision. Learn more and apply here!
Which EV is Right for You?
Are you or is someone you know considering purchasing an EV? Xcel offers an automated Electric Vehicle Advisor, an interactive tool to evaluate different EV options based on personal preferences, priorities, and driving patterns.
Dear Boulder County business,
We know that COVID-19 is affecting your business so we gathered some resources to support you. As Jeff Zayach, Boulder County Public Health Director, says in his recent letter to the community: “If we work together and consider one another, we can change the outcome for each and every one of us.”
Updated: Public Health Orders Affecting Businesses
Other Helpful Resources
Share your feedback; it is important to understand business needs to coordinate support services:
Resources for businesses:
Lists of businesses that are open:
3-Part Online Series: “Keeping Your Business Together in a Crisis”
As an entrepreneur you plan for many scenarios, but when disaster happens, new challenges require alternative solutions to keep your business together. The Small Business Development Center has developed a no-cost online series to help you establish resilience as a business owner.
Assistance from PACE
The PACE team is available as a resource to your business. Advisors are working remotely and would be happy to assist you in any way possible. Additionally, we are revising our offerings to better support businesses under the current circumstances and would love to hear your feedback on what would be most helpful at this time. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help or share your thoughts!
Sincerely,
– The whole PACE team
Not only has VooDoo Hair Lounge been voted Best Boulder Hair Salon five year’s straight, but they are also consciously considering all the waste they produce and finding alternatives to sending materials to the landfill.
VooDoo Hair Lounge diverts 93% of their waste by recycling, composting, and being a Green Circle Salon partner. Through Green Circle Salons, they collect hair that has been cut and turn it into oil booms to collect oil in oceans. They are also able to spin out hair color into its individual chemical components so it can be used again.
Congratulations VooDoo Hair Lounge!
Check out the full list of PACE certified businesses! To learn how your business can achieve PACE certification, contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
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Boulder County has increased funding available for 2020 to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy rebates for businesses throughout Boulder County. Additional rebates are also available from gas and electric utilities including Longmont Power and Communications and Xcel Energy. 2020 Highlights
Rebates are first come; first serve. To qualify for a rebate, pre-approval is required on all projects prior to installation. For a complete list of eligible measures as well as program terms and conditions, visit PACEpartners.com or contact an advisor today to learn more at info@pacepartners.com or 303.786.7223. |
Do you have inefficient aerators on your hand washing sinks? Conventional aerators have a flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm). While supplies last, PACE can upgrade your faucet aerators to high efficiency 0.5 gpm aerators for hand washing sinks and 1.5 gpm kitchen sinks at no cost to you.
All you need to do is to reach out to us and we will come to your business and change out your aerators, while supplies last, at no cost to you. Contact PACE at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223 to schedule an advisor to come and help you reduce your water bills.
Want your employees to have an option to carpool to meetings or conduct business without having to drive their personal cars all the way to work every day? Can’t afford to buy a fleet of branded vehicles? Great!
CarSharing provides all the conveniences of a fleet vehicle without the hassle and cost of:
A carsharing membership can replace the need to manage an in-house fleet or reimburse employees for parking, mileage and fuel. It also allows businesses to say goodbye to the rising costs of gas, insurance, maintenance and parking spots.
Organizational membership in a carshare allows access to a fleet of strategically placed vehicles around town, near bus stops and close to B-Cycle stations that allows staff to maximize transportation options while saving money, mitigating traffic and supporting a cleaner environment. Membership allows 24/7 access to a fleet of vehicles for as little as 15 minutes at a time.
eGo CarShare and Zipcar are the only carsharing organizations serving Boulder County. eGo CarShare is Colorado’s first and only non-profit carsharing. Zipcar is the world’s largest carsharing and car club service.
The Arts Hub, located in Lafayette, is a multidisciplinary non-profit art center offering arts programs for all ages. Programs include dance, theater, musical theater, art classes, and camps.
By having a combination of high efficiency faucet aerators and toilets, The Arts Hub is saving approximately 400 gallons of water per year and has reduced their water use by over 33%!
Harvest of Hope Pantry, located in Boulder, is able to provide food assistance to everyone who comes in their door. They offer a shopping experience for those with and without kitchens where individuals are able to select foods based on their individual preferences.
The food pantry not only serves the needs of the community by addressing food insecurity, but they also provide an efficient outlet for the redistribution of food. Additionally, Harvest of Hope Pantry avidly recycles and composts their waste as well as donates food that is still edible to local pig farms, helping farmers in need!
Congratulations, Harvest of Hope Pantry for diverting over 87% of waste from the landfill!!!
Check out the full list of PACE certified businesses! To learn how your business can achieve PACE certification, contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
Next time you are on the bus, be sure to notice PACE’s new bus ads bragging about the great work certified businesses have done to reduce water consumption and CO2. We are so proud of all the great work businesses have done and continue to do to reduce environmental impacts and conserve resources.
The first person to take a picture of a PACE bus ad in action and email to info@PACEpartners.com, gets free LED string lights!
Does your business have opportunities to reduce the environmental impacts associated with your business? Work with a PACE advisor to learn more.
Use Eco-Cycle’s 2019 Holiday Guide to answer all of your holiday Zero Waste questions. Is wrapping paper recyclable? What are some Zero Waste gift ideas? Read Eco-Cycle’s 2019 Holiday Recycling Guide for answers. A Spanish language version can be found here.
Looking for shopping ideas this season? Support your local PACE Certified Businesses!
To learn how your business can achieve PACE certification, contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
New Moon Bakery, located in Nederland, is high altitude baking at it’s best! There you will find locally roasted coffee as well as breakfast and lunch served daily. Enjoy the outdoor patio while you still can or stay warm inside while you enjoy freshly baked goods in a mountain town atmosphere.
PACE is proud of New Moon Bakery for diverting 88% of their waste to recycling & compost!
Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s 5th annual Sustainable Denver Summit registration is now open! The Summit is a premier gathering of industry leaders and professionals working on today’s most important sustainability solutions. This year’s theme “Leading the Change” is all about reigniting your passion for the implementing change we all know we need to make, helping galvanize people to lead, celebrating leadership successes, and providing the tools to move forward.
The Summit is the chance to come together and lead the change! To help make that happen the Summit hosts over 40 breakout sessions covering a vast number of sustainable topics affecting change. It’s a must-attend event to hear from inspiring speakers, network with Denver’s who’s who, and learn from experts about climate, corporate and community engagement, equity, energy, food, green spaces, mobility, water, materials management and the intersection of these important sustainability areas. Join the Office of Sustainability for this perennially sold-out event – click here to save your seat.
Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program offers a quick and impactful way to evaluate the irrigation practices of your commercial property or HOA and makes simple suggestions for changes that will reduce waste and eliminate runoff. Slow the Flow’s trained technicians perform a detailed analysis of your existing sprinkler system and will provide a comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations to improve efficiency.
The service will provide suggestions that will deliver measurable improvements in water use reduction, saving your business money, and supporting community conservation goals. This no-cost service is available through partnerships with more than two dozen water utilities across Colorado’s Front Range.
Is your business a commercial Xcel Energy customer?
ANDREA’s, a luxury hair salon located in Boulder, is the first business in history to obtain all four PACE certifications!
PACE certifications and achievements:
Congratulations, ANDREA’s!!!
With the federal solar tax credit declining next year, moving forward with a solar installation this year is a great decision! PACE has rebates up to $15,000 for solar installations within Boulder County and we’ve changed our rebate reservation rules to help accommodate and promote the completion of more solar projects. Now, you can reserve funds (first come, first serve) for a solar project in one year and complete the project in the following year. Solar companies will likely be very busy so if you are thinking about solar, don’t delay!
*This exception is only for solar projects, all other PACE rebated projects must be completed and invoiced by December 31st, 2019.
Contact a PACE advisor to learn more at 303.786.7223 or info@pacepartners.com.
Simply Bulk Market, located in Longmont, is a bulk store full of bins and barrels containing more than 500 different bulk food items, spices, pet supplies, personal care items, coffees, teas and more. The idea is that you can buy as much as you want while reusing containers and eliminating disposable packaging. Their slogan: Pay for the product, not for the package!
Simply Bulk Market is not only helping their customers reduce their environmental impact, they are also operating their business in the same manner.
PACE certifications and achievements:
Waste: Diverting 86% of their waste to recycling
Water: Consumes 21% less water than the usage predicted if all water fixtures met the current code
Congratulations, Simply Bulk Market!!!
Upgrading exterior lighting to LEDs can significantly reduce energy use as well as your monthly utility bill. Win, win! Additionally, your upfront costs can be reduced by taking advantage of rebates from both PACE and Xcel Energy. Win, win, win! In fact, rebates could cover up to 50% of your total project cost!
Contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223 to learn more about how your business can be more energy efficient and save on project cost and monthly utility costs.
If your property is located in the City of Boulder, it is likely affected by the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance and may also be impacted by the Building Performance Ordinance if it’s over 20,000 square feet. Follow the link to the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance to learn how to comply with the ordinance(s) that affect your property and, if you are planning on an exterior lighting upgrade, be sure to work with a PACE advisor to earn all available rebates.
*Qualifying projects must be pre-approved and are based on funding availability.
Climate Action in Boulder County
Boulder County is committed to addressing climate change at the local level. In 2012, Boulder County committed to reduce countywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2020 based on a 2005 baseline, and in 2018, the county committed to reduce GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050 based on a 2005 baseline. Boulder County completed GHG emission inventories in 2005, 2011, and 2016. Based on the most recent inventory, commercial buildings account for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions countywide.
Everyone plays a role in effectively addressing climate change! Does your business have a GHG emission reduction goal or would you like to create one? We’d love to hear from you so we can support and promote your efforts!
Contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
Incentive Highlight: Linear Ambient Lighting Fixtures
LED linear ambient fixtures such as a hanging set of fluorescent tubes connected end to end are now eligible for rebates. By replacing existing T8 or T12 linear fixtures in your business, you could earn a rebate of up to $75/fixture from Xcel Energy or $1.25 per watt reduced from Efficiency Works. Additionally, you can earn up to $0.75 per watt reduced from the PACE program. These rebates could significantly reduce your out of pocket expense for a lighting upgrade! Being a business in Boulder County has perks!
Don’t have linear ambient lighting? Don’t worry! PACE can help you find the rebates that are right for your business. Visit PACEpartners.com for more information or contact your PACE advisor at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
*Qualifying projects must be pre-approved and are based on funding availability.
Boulder County has allocated $140,000 to fund energy efficiency rebates for businesses throughout Boulder County. The City of Boulder has provided $435,000 from its Climate Action Plan (CAP) tax for additional rebates within the city of Boulder. Additional rebates are also available from Longmont Power and Communications and Xcel Energy.
Rebates are first come; first serve. To qualify for a rebate, pre-approval is required on all projects prior to installation.
Additional information is available on the Charge Ahead Colorado website or contact PACE at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223.
RTD’s proposed changes will affect businesses and employees. Come to RTD’s public meetings to discuss the proposed changes to the EcoPass and other pass programs as well as service changes to the Skip, Bolt, Y, and LD bus routes. These meetings are designed by RTD to inform the public and to obtain input on the proposed changes.
6:00 p.m.
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Avenue
Araphoe Room
6:00 p.m.
Longmont Public Library
409 4th Avenue
Conference Room
6:00 p.m.
Lafayette Public Library
775 W. Baseline Road
Lower level meeting room
 Longmont Sustainable Business Program PilotThe City of Longmont will launch a Sustainable Business Program in 2019, and you can be part of it. The purpose of the program is to support and recognize businesses in the community making substantial efforts to reduce their environmental impact, be socially responsible, and contribute to Longmont’s economic vitality. Participation is free. Businesses will receive cost-saving resources, community recognition, and one on one support. Visit bit.ly/longmont-sustainable-business or call 303-774-3514 to register and learn more.
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The City of Longmont’s first Sustainable Business Program is on track to officially launch in late 2018, and you can be part of it. The purpose of the program is to support and recognize businesses in the community making substantial efforts to reduce their environmental impact, act socially responsible, and contribute to the economic vitality of the Longmont. Participation is free. Businesses will receive cost-saving resources, community recognition, and one on one support. Visit bit.ly/longmont-sustainable-business or call 303-774-3514 to register to learn more.
Matt Hannon spoke at the 2018 Green Business program launch event.
Apply now for:
Best for Colorado is a program that recognizes not only the best businesses of Colorado, but the best businesses for Colorado. More than 300 companies participated in the Best for Colorado program by completing a 30-minute online Challenge assessment and took a pledge to continue their journey of impact measurement, management, and improvement. Sixteen of these companies have been awarded Honoree status, who are recognized for their high scores on the B Impact Assessment, based on performance by impact area in three categories; environment, community, and workers. Eight of the Honorees are from Boulder County!
PACE congratulates all of the Boulder County Best for Colorado Honorees:
Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) still has 2018 rebate funds available throughout Boulder County to help your business improve its energy efficiency and generate renewable energy! Projects may include:
Contact a PACE advisor to ensure your project meets eligibility requirements and to place a reservation: 303-786-7223 or info@PACEpartners.com
Want solar but don’t have the capital or roof space? How about a solar garden subscription? Xcel Energy’s Solar Connect is opening soon, and it will be available to businesses on the C (Commercial) rate (those with electricity demand under 25kW) starting in April. This new solar garden will fill up very quickly, so watch this site for applications! Larger business customers can apply starting June 6th.
Renewable*Connect is Xcel Energy’s newest clean energy program, offering residential and business customers the opportunity to receive easy, low-cost solar energy with a chance to save.
The program provides simple access to a newly constructed renewable resource. Customers can subscribe to a dedicated new 50 MW solar farm near Deer Trail, Colorado in eastern Arapahoe County. Participants won’t have to deal with long-term lease or loan offers, on-site solar panels or equipment maintenance.
Residential and business customers can participate in solar with no-installation costs and no down payment or upfront investment. They can choose to power some or all of their energy needs with the full benefits of solar under convenient month-to-month, 5-year and 10-year subscription terms. Subscription limitations do apply. Renewable*Connect offers the potential to save money. Pre-determined and fixed price schedules are set for the life of the contract. The longer the contract, the more economical it could be.
For companies and organizations with set sustainability goals, the program provides a way to meet these goals and claim their renewable energy usage by having Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) retired on their behalf. All Renewable*Connect energy will be Green-e Energy certified to meet environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions.
For more information, visit Renewable*Connect online. Questions can be directed to Jaclyn at RenewableConnectCO@xcelenergy.com.
Whether you have a little landscaping or a lot, your business can improve your sprinkler system’s efficiency with a free sprinkler consultation! Resource Central’s trained technicians will run a few tests to check your sprinklers’ efficiency and diagnose any problems your system might have. Plus, you’ll receive a customized watering schedule to reduce water usage and keep your grass healthy all summer long. Sign up HERE.
Want a beautiful, water-wise garden…for FREE?
The City of Boulder is offering its first-ever Turf Replacement Program in partnership with local non-profit, Resource Central. It rewards community members with the information, tools and materials to easily convert 200 sq. ft. (or more) of grass into a vibrant, low-water landscape. Sign up HERE.
The City of Longmont’s first Sustainable Business Program is on track to officially launch in late 2018, and you can be part of it. The purpose of the program is to support and recognize businesses in the community making substantial efforts to reduce their environmental impact, act socially responsible, and contribute to the economic vitality of the Longmont. Participation is free. Businesses will receive cost-saving resources, community recognition, and one on one support. Visit bit.ly/longmont-sustainable-business or call 303-774-3514 to register to learn more.
Matt Hannon spoke at the 2018 Green Business program launch event.
Apply now for:
Best for Colorado is a program that recognizes not only the best businesses of Colorado, but the best businesses for Colorado. More than 300 companies participated in the Best for Colorado program by completing a 30-minute online Challenge assessment and took a pledge to continue their journey of impact measurement, management, and improvement. Sixteen of these companies have been awarded Honoree status, who are recognized for their high scores on the B Impact Assessment, based on performance by impact area in three categories; environment, community, and workers. Eight of the Honorees are from Boulder County!
PACE congratulates all of the Boulder County Best for Colorado Honorees:
Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) still has 2018 rebate funds available throughout Boulder County to help your business improve its energy efficiency and generate renewable energy! Projects may include:
Contact a PACE advisor to ensure your project meets eligibility requirements and to place a reservation: 303-786-7223 or info@PACEpartners.com
Want solar but don’t have the capital or roof space? How about a solar garden subscription? Xcel Energy’s Solar Connect is opening soon, and it will be available to businesses on the C (Commercial) rate (those with electricity demand under 25kW) starting in April. This new solar garden will fill up very quickly, so watch this site for applications! Larger business customers can apply starting June 6th.
Renewable*Connect is Xcel Energy’s newest clean energy program, offering residential and business customers the opportunity to receive easy, low-cost solar energy with a chance to save.
The program provides simple access to a newly constructed renewable resource. Customers can subscribe to a dedicated new 50 MW solar farm near Deer Trail, Colorado in eastern Arapahoe County. Participants won’t have to deal with long-term lease or loan offers, on-site solar panels or equipment maintenance.
Residential and business customers can participate in solar with no-installation costs and no down payment or upfront investment. They can choose to power some or all of their energy needs with the full benefits of solar under convenient month-to-month, 5-year and 10-year subscription terms. Subscription limitations do apply. Renewable*Connect offers the potential to save money. Pre-determined and fixed price schedules are set for the life of the contract. The longer the contract, the more economical it could be.
For companies and organizations with set sustainability goals, the program provides a way to meet these goals and claim their renewable energy usage by having Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) retired on their behalf. All Renewable*Connect energy will be Green-e Energy certified to meet environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions.
For more information, visit Renewable*Connect online. Questions can be directed to Jaclyn at RenewableConnectCO@xcelenergy.com.
Whether you have a little landscaping or a lot, your business can improve your sprinkler system’s efficiency with a free sprinkler consultation! Resource Central’s trained technicians will run a few tests to check your sprinklers’ efficiency and diagnose any problems your system might have. Plus, you’ll receive a customized watering schedule to reduce water usage and keep your grass healthy all summer long. Sign up HERE.
Want a beautiful, water-wise garden…for FREE?
The City of Boulder is offering its first-ever Turf Replacement Program in partnership with local non-profit, Resource Central. It rewards community members with the information, tools and materials to easily convert 200 sq. ft. (or more) of grass into a vibrant, low-water landscape. Sign up HERE.
For 2018, Boulder County is offering a 70 percent reimbursement for RTD EcoPasses or MyRide cards to businesses in Lafayette who participate in the Lafayette Green Business program.
For businesses with:
Whether for EcoPasses or MyRide cards, Lafayette businesses are eligible for two years of funding:
Eligibility Criteria:
How to participate:
Reminder, businesses are encouraged to sign up for the program now to get maximum value from the program as EcoPass contracts run on a calendar year basis and the pilot program funds are limited.
This pilot program was inspired by winning submission for last year’s “No Fare Lafayette” transit promotion contest, submitted by Lafayette’s own Elise Rooney of Rockton Software.
Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) will continue to provide rebates in 2018 to help your business improve its energy efficiency and generate renewable energy!
Boulder County has allocated $140,000 to fund energy efficiency rebates for businesses throughout Boulder County. The City of Boulder has provided $600,000 from its Climate Action Plan (CAP) tax for additional rebates in Boulder, as well as incentives to offset the costs of energy audits required by the City’s Building Performance Ordinance.
Rebate Limits per Parcel:
Additional Rebate Limits:
Rebate Reservations: A signed contract will be required to reserve rebates over $5,000. A contractor bid signed by the business indicating intent to proceed will be required to reserve rebates between $1,000 and $5,000.
The list of eligible measures and rebate amounts have stayed the same for 2018. EnergySmart is still offering rebates of $1 per watt for all electric-generating renewable energy measures up to a maximum rebate amount of $15,000. In addition to rebates for lighting, HVAC and renewable energy projects, PACE also offers rebates for building envelope, compressors, motors, fans, pumps, and office and food service equipment.
Small Disadvantaged Businesses
PACE is taking steps to further integrate social justice into its programs and services. We will be conducting focused outreach to Small Disadvantaged Businesses and earmarking a portion of our rebate funds for those businesses.
Pre-approval is required before installation, and these rebate funds always go quickly, so don’t miss your chance to join the over 1,300 businesses that have received PACE rebates. Contact a PACE advisor to reserve your rebate today at 303.786.7223 or info@pacepartners.com!
Visit PACEpartners.com for program terms and conditions and to learn how PACE advisors can help your business reach its sustainability goals.
Don’t let your cooling equipment fall behind the times
https://news.trakref.com/new-epa-refrigerant-regulations
Your refrigerator and air conditioner are like magic: They move heat out of a cold place and into a warm place – the opposite of what would happen without the magic properties of the refrigerant that runs through their tiny pipes. The only problem is that those magic refrigerants also have properties that aren’t so good for human or environmental health. For this reason, the EPA has periodically updated its requirements for refrigerant management, and the latest have a compliance date of Jan 1, 2018:
If you have refrigeration or are responsible for air conditioning equipment, these requirements may affect you. Here is a handy summary of the new requirements, and the full set of EPA fact sheets. A sheet dedicated to Supermarkets and Property and Facility Managers is available here.
Do you maintain or plow parking lots and parking garages? Did you know that accumulated snow from plowing can be full of pollutants, sediments, oils, trash and debris? These “stormwater pollutants” can flow into storm drains and may eventually reach creeks and waterways. Use these best management practices to prevent pollutants from snow melt from reaching drains or creeks:
This dirt and debris will run right into the storm drain!
CarSharing is a more convenient type of car rental that can be used as little as 15 minutes, a few hours, or multiple days. Users can book vehicles anytime through the reservation system and access them on their own with their membership card. The vehicles are picked up and returned to the same location and users only pay for the time and distance they used the vehicle.
eGo CarShare is Colorado’s first and only non-profit carsharing organization operating in Boulder County and Denver. A business eGo CarShare membership replaces the need of managing an in-house fleet or reimbursing employees for parking, mileage and gas. Extremely affordable and convenient, your business can also say goodbye to the rising costs of gas, insurance, maintenance and a parking spot.
Membership allows access to cars 24 hours a day to our fleet of 50+ fuel efficient and specialty vehicles, for as little as 15 minutes at a time. Just make a booking online, use your personal key fob to unlock the car and return it to the same location when you’re done.
Our fleet of strategically placed vehicles around town, near bus stops and close to B-Cycle stations will allow your employees and member businesses to maximize their transportation options while saving money, mitigating traffic and supporting a cleaner environment. On a yearly basis, each carshare vehicle in service:
Multiply these figures by 50, and ask the 2,900+ members who rely on eGo on a daily basis, and you can see the impact our entire fleet is having in the community each year! Learn more about our business and non-profit memberships and rates at http://carshare.org/business-nonprofit-rates/ or email peter@carshare.org.
Zipcar is the world leader in providing ‘wheels when you want them’ — a revolutionary mobility service that gives members on demand access to a variety of cars in cities, campuses and airports, by the hour or day. Zipcar helps consumers, businesses and governments save money and hassle, while helping make cities better places to live through smart and efficient transportation. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of vehicle rental services.
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Amid this summer’s highs and lows, local government and business leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement in light of the federal government’s promised withdrawal. Some have independent resolutions, while others have declared their commitment through We Are Still In, an open letter to the international community and parties to the Paris Agreement from U.S. state, local, and business leaders that support action on climate change.
Business leaders are stepping forward. At least 25 companies in Boulder alone (including many Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) Partners) have signed on to the letter, which is still open for signing at wearestillin.com.
In 2017, the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners issued a written resolution, a new presentation with some fascinating data about economic costs that Boulder County faces due to climate change impacts will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on April 10, 2018.
The City Of Boulder reaffirmed its climate commitments through Climate Mayors, a network working towards binding commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The City of Boulder also signed on to We Are Still In. The City of Longmont, which adopted its Sustainability Plan in November, also appears on We Are Still In, as does the Town of Lyons, whose Environmental Sustainability Action Plan was already in the works before the 2013 flooding that devastated that community and deeply affected Boulder County. The City of Louisville’s City Council advanced its commitment to a healthy and sustainable community by voting in July of 2017 to adopt Resolution 34-2017 in support of the Paris Climate Agreement. The City of Lafayette passed a Climate Bill of Rights ordinance in March of 2017. The Town of Nederland is a signatory to the 2007-06 U.S. Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement.
Restaurant owners…do you have a grease bin out back? Do you know if it’s leaking or full? A leaking bin or spilled grease is considered an “illegal discharge” since the grease can be carried to a storm drain and eventually to a creek or river during the next rain storm. Any materials spilled onto parking lots, alleys, or streets can run off into the water supply. Your local municipality has a stormwater ordinance and could issue you a violation and a fine for illegal discharges.
These photos show poorly maintained grease storage bins and illegal spills on the pavement right here in Boulder County.
You already know about PACE’s services for businesses, but did you know that Boulder County also offers residential energy efficiency and sustainable transportation programs for residents?
PACE has partnered with residential EnergySmart and Boulder County Transportation Department’s Mobility for All Program to put together a 15-minute presentation on how your employees can save money on home energy and transportation costs while improving sustainability. Like our recycling and compost trainings, we can present at your regularly scheduled staff meetings which can lead to:
Would you like to schedule a presentation or would you like to learn more about it? Please contact PACE advisors at 303-786-PACE for more information.
If you’re in the city of Boulder, PACE is your resource for meeting new sustainability requirements. Our team will get you set up to comply with whichever ordinance affects you:
A PACE advisor can help you to understand your options under the renewable energy offset requirements and get your business set up. Contact your PACE advisor now, call our hotline at 303-786-7223, or visit info@PACEpartners.com.
Is your business among the Best in Colorado? Complete the free online Quick Impact Assessment, to see where your business excels and where you could improve to strengthen your bottom line and improve your company’s impact on Colorado’s workers, communities, and the environment. Show your employees, customers, and community that your business is competing to be the Best for Colorado, and receive recognition as part of the statewide Best for Colorado campaign.
Best for Colorado inspires and equips local businesses with the tools to measure and improve business practices that strengthen their bottom line and improve quality of life in their communities. Over 100 businesses have already completed the challenge during this inaugural year of Best for Colorado.
A PACE certification showcases to your customers and peers that your business has achieved a high level of environmental performance. Certified PACE Partners are eligible for various forms of community recognition. Let us help you share your sustainability success stories!
To achieve sustainable business certification in the following areas, businesses must demonstrate:
Here are some steps you can take to achieve success:
Contact your PACE advisor today at info@PACEpartners.com or 303-786-7223 to determine your eligibility for certification and to receive advice on how to improve your performance.
CarSharing is a more convenient type of car rental that can be used as little as 15 minutes, to a few hours, or for multiple days. Users can reserve vehicles any time through the reservation system and access them on their own with their membership card. The vehicles are picked up and returned to the same location, and users only pay for the time and distance they used the vehicle.
Benefits of CarSharing for Businesses
eGo CarShare started in 2001 as Colorado’s first nonprofit carshare organization, as well as one of the first in the nation. Their mission is to empower people to live a car-lite lifestyle and have a positive impact on the environment, their community, their health. They provide access to a network of 50+ energy-efficient vehicles throughout Boulder and Denver, providing members with improved mobility, cost savings, and environmental benefits.
As a local nonprofit carshare organization, we eGo Carshare is specifically focused on supporting the local community. In addition to more mainstream markets, they also serve underserved areas, and therefore the entire community. In doing so, they have cars throughout the city, providing needed transportation where people both live AND work. This means Boulder County residents and employees have a real, viable alternative to car ownership or can feasibly downsize the number of households cars. The better performing locations (e.g. downtown cars) enable them to place cars in other areas, such as low-income neighborhoods. Having a network of locations which serve the entire Boulder County community translates into more impactful and equitable mobility options for everyone.
They actively work to keep their margins, and therefore their rates, as low as possible so that they are affordable for businesses, students, residents, and employees of all income levels. Additionally, as a local non-profit, money stays and is reinvested in the local community through other mission-driven activity, such as education and outreach, local employment, and internships for local university students and others in the community.
Zipcar gives members on-demand access to a variety of cars in cities, campuses, and airports, by the hour or day. Zipcar helps consumers, businesses, and governments save money and hassle while helping to make cities better places to live through smart and efficient transportation. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of vehicle rental services.
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Does your business want to attract new customers? Offer more amenities to your employees?
In support of healthy and sustainable lifestyles, businesses can now get free bike racks and assistance with siting the racks on their property. If you are an interested business owner, please call 303-786-7223 or email info@PACEpartners.com.
Learn how John’s Cleaners business owners, John and Wendy Ellwood, upgraded lighting, heating units and installed 140 panels using PACE’s Energy Rebate Program in this Daily Camera Article.
Contact PACE today if you’re thinking about installing an electric vehicle charging station at your workplace in 2017. PACE advisors are available to provide more information, assist with charging station grant applications, help you navigate installing your station. Call a PACE business sustainability advisor at 303-786-7223 to learn more.
The City of Lafayette partnered with PACE to recognize local businesses who are making sustainable strides in the areas of energy, waste, water and transportation. 41 businesses were recognized for their efforts. Read more in the Colorado Hometown Weekly article.
While supplies last, PACE will install a free high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valve (used to rinse dishes before they are put into the dishwasher) to help restaurants, worship facilities, and commercial kitchens save water, energy, and MONEY! Contact your PACE advisor today or call 303-786-7223.
To enhance recycling and compost collection, businesses in Boulder County are eligible to receive up to $300 towards the purchase of interior recycling and composting bins. This offer is first-come, first-serve so don’t delay. Call a PACE business sustainability advisor at 303-786-7223 or email info@PACEpartners.com.
“The Town of Nederland is partnering with Boulder County’s Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) to help local businesses become more energy and water efficient.” Read the whole article.
Listen to the 5-minute interview with Lea Yancey, PACE spokesperson and Boulder County community sustainability specialist.
PACE has re-launched this year as a one-stop shop for technical advice, rebates, incentives and certification for business sustainability. “The concept behind the rebranding is to streamline those services and allow businesses to access anything they need related to sustainability under a single roof,” Crouse said. Read the whole article
Watch the news from March 20, 2015
Many of you have worked with us to streamline sustainability services and make it easier for you to access advising, do-it-yourself resources and financial incentives. As part of this effort, the 10forChange program is transitioning into the newly expanded PACE service.
A big thank you to each business and organization that has participated in 10forChange since its inception in 2008. We look forward to continuing to support you in achieving your sustainability goals as PACE Partners!
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