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Live, Learn, Work, and Play
In 2016, YVSC is really upping our efforts and promoting Energy as an important climate and economic development strategy for our community. YVSC is addressing renewable energy and conservation in the places we live, learn, work and play. We're also proud to provide access to energy saving measures to all residents-regardless of income. Since 40% of greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to the built environment, this holistic approach will significantly reduce our community's impact on the climate. Read on for more about Energy workshops, trainings and youth education.
Stay Warm,
Sarah Jones
Executive Director
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Talking Green
Beekeeping in Colorado: How to keep and promote bee populations
with David Truly
Tuesday, February 23
5:30-7:00pm
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ReTree Steamboat - Road Trip!
As part of a mini-grant from the EPA, YVSC and teachers from the High School are developing curriculum to connect science and business classes to ReTree Steamboat and planting trees in our community. On Monday, February 9, Sarah Jones, from YVSC, Kipp Rillos, the business teacher at Steamboat Springs High School, and five of his students got a tour of the Colorado State Forest Service tree nursery. During the field trip, the students learned about the business of running a tree nursery and careers in forestry and natural resources. They also visited the CSU campus and the brand-new, state-of-the-art greenhouses in the School of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
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Green Building Program Trainings
Free Building Code Two-Day Training
Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9
8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm each day
CMC Auditorium
1275 Crawford Ave.
Steamboat Springs, CO
Free Building Envelope Hands-on Workshop
Wednesday, March 23
3:00-5:00pm
Library Hall
Steamboat Springs, CO
Home Energy Score Free Training for Realtors
Thursday, April 7
11:00am-1:30pm
Centennial Hall
Steamboat Springs, CO
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Sign up for a Free Home Energy Assessment Today
The local energy efficiency programs championed by YVSC include a free home energy assessment for customers who have both YVEA and Atmos utility service ($300 value). Customers can sign up for home audits
online
under the "For my Home" tab or call 855-372-5064. For customers with only one utility service (either YVEA or Atmos) a home energy audit is half price, or $150, payable to the certified, local auditor assigned to complete the assessment.
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Maggie Bentz of Sew What sews today's projects
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2016 Repair and Reuse Guide
Repair is the fourth "R" in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra. We are launching a new guide to help you find repair support for anything from outdoor gear to home appliances, as well as locations to donate and purchase used items.
Visit our website to view the full map.
To encourage recycling and prevent contamination of our recycling stream, YVSC publishes an annual update to
recycling guidelines in our valley. Watch for the 2016 Recycle Guide in the Steamboat Today!
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Upcoming Events
February 23
Talking Green
with local beekeeper David Truly
5:30-7:00pm
CMC Auditorium
1275 Crawford Ave.
February 24
REAP Training
1:00-4:00 pm
YVEA Community Room
2211 Elk River, Steamboat Springs CO
March 8-9
Free Building Code Two-Day Training
8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm each day
CMC Auditorium
1275 Crawford Ave.
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Join Friends of YVSC
"I support YVSC because of the work they do to help secure continued good life for all who live in this valley. I know that this work is a valid reason to lend my financial support, and I have found that providing it through Friends of YVSC is painless and easy to sustain."
-Friends of YVSC monthly donor
We are so grateful for our community's support during our year-end fundraising campaign. If you plan to support YVSC this year,
you don't have to wait until December to donate. Did you know that you can spread out your 2016 tax-deductible contribution by giving monthly to YVSC through our
Friends of YVSC program? A recurring monthly gift is easy to set up, is easier on your wallet than giving one lump sum at year-end, and provides consistent, dependable for YVSC programs like ReTree, Energy, Zero Waste, the Community Recycling Drop-Off and so much more.
Sign up now!
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Sponsor a YVSC Program in 2016
A winning strategy for your business!
YVSC is seeking sponsors for 2016 programs. Sponsoring a YVSC Program is a great way to show customers your commitment to our community and provides a great return on investment! When you partner with us, we'll help you connect with locals and visitors AND accomplish your business objectives.
Sponsorship levels for YVSC programs, such as Zero Waste, Talking Green, Energy and Green Building, range from $250 - $5,000.
Learn more here.
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Shop on Amazon Smile to Support YVSC
Set YVSC as your nonprofit of choice and donate to YVSC every time you shop at no extra cost to you!
Learn more here
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