5,000 E-Bikes Now on Denver Roads Published on March 23, 2023 The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s popular electric bike rebate program has put over 5,000 e-bikes in the hands of Denver residents since it launched less than a year ago.Collectively, e-bike users are replacing, on average, over 100,000 vehicle miles every week. E-bikes purchased through this rebate program will reduce 2,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
2023 Certifiably Green Denver Equity Funding application launches Published on March 17, 2023 Denver has opened its 2023 grant program to help women- and minority-owned small businesses fund their sustainability projects. These grants are for businesses physically located within the City and County of Denver. Businesses can request up to $10,000, and projects must be related to energy efficiency, water conservation, resource management, or sustainable transportation. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Denver to phase out certain gas equipment in commercial buildings Published on February 27, 2023 New code requirements to help Denver reach its climate action goals will go into effect for existing commercial and multifamily buildings this week. Starting March 1, the new requirements will apply to gas-powered space and water heating and cooling equipment (such as gas water heaters, A/C units, and furnaces) in commercial and multifamily buildings. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Press release, Sustainability
Over 300 People Enrolled in Green Workforce Training Programs Published on February 21, 2023 Denver is celebrating the milestone of 300 people being enrolled in green workforce training programs! The city's green jobs program supports training for green career pathways that provide livable wages and benefits, skill building and workforce competitiveness, and opportunities for advancement. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Rebates for Home Energy Upgrades are Now Open Published on January 09, 2023 Denver’s popular Climate Action Rebates for home electrification are now open. Homeowners can stack Denver’s rebates on top of Xcel Energy's electrification rebates and rebates and tax credits offered through the Inflation Reduction Act. This will reduce the financial barrier to installing efficient, all-electric equipment. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability
Denver E-Bike and E-Cargo Bike Rebate Returns January 31 Published on January 04, 2023 Denver's popular electric bike (e-bike) rebate program is back, with applications opening on Tuesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. Denverites can save $300 off the price of an e-bike, and residents who qualify for the income-qualified rebate can save $1200 off the price of an e-bike. Purchasing an e-cargo bike adds an extra $200. Tagged as: , Press release, Sustainability