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CCY Architects

By awarding a $20,000 grant and advising, CORE’s support enabled CCY Architects to install a heat pump rooftop unit (RTU) project, which heats and cools the office building with 100% electricity and replaced their aging gas RTU.

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Blogs

Federal and State Tax Programs Sweeten the Deal on Home Energy Improvements

By Jami McMannes • February 25, 2025
Tax Day is April 15, and whether you have already filed or are still pulling receipts together, it’s nice to know what tax breaks could help you save - both dollars and the planet.

Lessons in Layering

January 28, 2025
Living in the Roaring Fork Valley means adapting to an ever-changing mountain climate. Outdoor enthusiasts will tell you that the right combination of base, middle, and outer layers is the secret to staying cozy, safe, and energized in varying conditions.

Randy Udall: A Pioneer in Climate Action (1951-2013)

December 5, 2024
Randy Udall was a visionary leader in the fight against climate change. He was CORE’s first executive director, and his efforts laid the foundation for transformative energy solutions across the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.

Inside the Building IQ Program: Cutting Emissions One Building at a Time

October 30, 2024
Success Stories from Building IQ Participants Embracing Benchmarking

Leslie Kaplan completes her 100% electric dream home in Basalt

September 30, 2024
Leslie Kaplan’s dream of building a fully electric home in Basalt has finally come to fruition, marking a significant milestone in her journey toward sustainable living. She chose to construct a duplex in Stott’s Mill for her family and as a long-term investment.

Bill Stirling: A Lifetime of Climate Action

August 20, 2024
Bill Stirling devoted 30 years to CORE, our community, and the environment.
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In The News

Weighing in on tons of methane at Coal Basin

April 17, 2024

The Sopris Sun
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Coal Basin methane leak study concludes about 400 metric tons of the gas could be mitigated.

April 9th, 2024
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The times are changing in Redstone’s Coal Basin

March 19th, 2024
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CORE to host public info meetings on Coal Basin methane emissions

March 14, 2024

The Aspen Times

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Accountability & Transparency

Explore our annual impact reports, financial audits, and IRS Form 990s to see how we steward our resources and make a measurable difference in our community.

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