Join Us!
The EAC is always looking to add new members. If you would like to serve on one of the following sub-committees:
1. Energy & Climate
2. Resource Conservation & Recycling
3. Green Building, Land Use & Open Space
4. Mobility, Transportation & Air Quality
5. Watershed, Wildlife & Physical Environment
6. Outreach & Education
please contact us at lcompagnone@tosv.com.
Did you know?...
Buildings are the largest contributor to global warming and account for 48% of total energy consumption in the US as determined by the US Energy Information Administration Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization, established by architect Edward Mazria, intends to transform the worldwide building industry through its 2030 Challenge, which hopes to see carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. Federal buildings are required to meet the 2030 Challenge targets after Congress passed and the President signed, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
The EAC is always looking to add new members. If you would like to serve on one of the following sub-committees:
1. Energy & Climate
2. Resource Conservation & Recycling
3. Green Building, Land Use & Open Space
4. Mobility, Transportation & Air Quality
5. Watershed, Wildlife & Physical Environment
6. Outreach & Education
please contact us at lcompagnone@tosv.com.
Did you know?...
Buildings are the largest contributor to global warming and account for 48% of total energy consumption in the US as determined by the US Energy Information Administration Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization, established by architect Edward Mazria, intends to transform the worldwide building industry through its 2030 Challenge, which hopes to see carbon-neutral buildings by 2030. Federal buildings are required to meet the 2030 Challenge targets after Congress passed and the President signed, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Environmental Advisory Committee
Purpose Statement
The Snowmass Village Environmental Advisory Committee is a collaborative volunteer group committed to updating and accomplishing the goals of the Town’s Environmental Sustainability Plan. The committee will provide technical expertise and a broad community perspective in order to develop recommend
ations concerning projects, programs, policies and operational practices that will benefit the natural environment, our local economy, and our community. The Committee will serve as an advocacy group to encourage community participation in these pursuits, and will establish relationships with other environmental groups, in order to access and leverage support for our efforts.
ations concerning projects, programs, policies and operational practices that will benefit the natural environment, our local economy, and our community. The Committee will serve as an advocacy group to encourage community participation in these pursuits, and will establish relationships with other environmental groups, in order to access and leverage support for our efforts.EAC Position on the Chapel's Request for a REOP Waiver
READ THE LETTER
Town Council Adopts a Sustainability Plan
On February 2, 2009, the Snowmass Village Town Council adopted a new environmental sustainability plan intended to bring ecological awareness into all aspects of Town governance. The plan, a year in the making, was created with the help of the Rocky Mountain Institute and Snowmass citizens. In the coming weeks a sustainability advisory committee will be created to help guide and implement this plan. To become involved, please contact TOSV at 970-923-3777. To download a copy of the Plan, click here.
Energy Rebates
Electricity
The average useful lifespan of home appliances is about 12 years. You could be saving a lot of money and help the environment by replacing old and inefficient appliances. Subscribers to Holy Cross Energy are eligible for rebates of up to $75 per appliance and members of the Roaring Fork Valley can apply through CORE for additional rebates of up to $150. Note also that programmable thermostats for electrical heating systems are eligible for the Holy Cross rebates; properly used, they provide large dollar savings on heating costs.
The Energy Star website can help when gathering information needed when purchasing new appliances for your home.
Natural Gas
Those of you who heat your homes or water with natural gas also have attractive rebate opportunities from SourceGas. Note also that there is extensive information here on rebate opportunities when improving home insulation and reducing air infiltration.
Those of you who heat your homes or water with natural gas also have attractive rebate opportunities from SourceGas. Note also that there is extensive information here on rebate opportunities when improving home insulation and reducing air infiltration.
Residential Solar Rebates
In addition to the information from SourceGas noted just above, the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office is an excellent resource for Residential Solar Rebates.
In addition to the information from SourceGas noted just above, the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office is an excellent resource for Residential Solar Rebates.
Renewable Energy Offset Program
The Snowmass Village Town Council recently adopted a new set of energy efficiency regulations affecting new construction, along with the Renewable Energy Offset Program for exterior energy uses. All new residential construction and large additions will be required to document and prove compliance with efficiency standards based on the Home Energy Rating System established under the Energy Star Program. Commercial and mixed-use structures will also be subject to higher efficiency standards. In addition, projects wishing to incorporate exterior energy uses, such as pools, hot tubs, and snowmelt systems will be required to offset 50 percent of the energy demand associated with those amenities by incorporating on-site renewables, such as solar hot water or photovoltaic systems in their projects. A fee-in-lieu option is also available to those not wishing to offset this demand on-site. For more information about this new program, please contact TOSV at 970-923-3777.
Aspen Skiing Company
The Aspen Skiing Company, which operates Snowmass Ski Resort, is committed to protect the environment and save snow as stated in their environmental policy. Aspen/Snowmass has the only green building policy in the snowsports industry. What can you do right NOW?
There are many resources to help you learn the many ways to make your home more energy efficient and in doing so, save money and reduce your carbon emissions. Here are a few resources to read what you can do.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Colorado Governor’s Energy Office
Federal Energy Management Program
GreenHomeGuide
Links
Special events provide important opportunities for energy conservation and recycling. We are working on suggestions and procedures to assist organizers and planners with this. In the interim, the website just below is an important and interesting source of information for event planners.
Aspen ZGreen: http://www.aspenzgreen.com/
Aspen Valley Land Trust: www.avlt.org
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies: www.aspennature.org
Aspen Wilderness Workshop: www.willdernessworkshop.org
Community Office For Resource Efficiency : www.aspencore.org
Pitkin County Landfill: www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/31/
Rocky Mountain Institute: http://www.rmi.org/
Roaring Fork Conservancy: www.roaringfork.org
Sopris Foundation: www.soprisfoundation.org
Pitkin County's Watershed Report
EAC Board Members
Contact Information:
TOSV Staff Liaison: Russell Forrest – 923-3777
TOSV Staff Liaison: Lesley Compagnone – 923-3777
Committee Chair: Anita Manchester – 923-5678
Members:
J. Ray Barlow – 922-2857 / 274-0623
Tom Dunlop – 923-4820 / 379-4028
Matthew Hamilton – 970-925-1220
Wendy Harris
George Huggins – 923-3300 / 379-8485
Chris Jacobson – 945-9383 #102
Kenneth Kliewer – 541-386-5380
Julie Logan – 923-4864
Robin Riggs – 319-0009
Christina Ruotolo – 203-687-6398
Tom Sherlock – 923-1122
Sally Sparhawk – 923-8857 / 618-1442
John Wilkinson – 923-5154 / 704-0483
Sub-Committees and Members
Climate Protection & Energy Conservation
Kliewer, Riggs, Huggins
Resource Conservation, Recycling, & Solid Waste
Kliewer, Riggs,
Land Use, Open Space,
Sherlock, Jacobson,
Watershed, Water Quality, Wildlife, & Physical Environment
Kliewer,
Mobility, Transportation, & Air Quality
Riggs, Ruotolo, Dunlop
Outreach, Education, Funding, & Volunteer Coordination
Sparhawk,
Town of Snowmass Village
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