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We The People: The Democracy Cycle

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

From a mobile home park in Boulder, to a jail cell in Denver, to an unlikely council gathering in Gunnison, the three Democracy Cycle short plays reflect the stories of distinct Colorado communities. Join us for staged readings of these works that ask: where can we find shelter—a home—in these turbulent times? The answer may not be as far as we think.

Community Connections Fair: Join or Die

Boulder Public Library 4800 Baseline Rd Ste C112, Boulder, CO, United States

Connect with community groups and library clubs in the Canyon Gallery at the Main Library leading up to the 6:30 p.m. screening of "Join or Die" with special guest Warm Cookies of the Revolution, as the library kicks off it's two-month democracy series this fall! 

Join or Die with Special Guest: Warm Cookies of the Revolution

Boulder Public Library 4800 Baseline Rd Ste C112, Boulder, CO, United States

With an introduction from Chris Barge of the Boulder Library Foundation and Evan Weissman of Warm Cookies of the Revolution, this event kicks off the Boulder Public Library's Democracy Series this fall through September and October. "Join or Die" is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it.

What’s Up Boulder?

East Boulder Park Sioux Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States

This citywide open house will bring together all city departments to engage community members about a variety of plans and projects we're working on that benefit you, our community.

Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act: Green Home Improvement Incentives & The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

Virtual

Since passing in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game changer for clean energy and energy efficiency. According to the Department of Treasury “More than 1.2 million American families have claimed over $6 billion in credits for residential clean energy investments – such as solar electricity generation, solar water heating, and battery storage, among other technologies – averaging $5 thousand per family. 2.3 million families have claimed more than $2 billion in credits for energy efficient home improvements – such as heat pumps, efficient air conditioners, insulation, windows, and doors – averaging $880 per family.” But what we've seen so far is only part of what is on the horizon. We’ll be joined by Owen Vogel of the Clean Energy Credit Union (CECU).

How to Finance Climate Solutions

Virtual

These are exciting times. Every month brings new innovations in solar efficiency, wind, chemical battery storage, smart grids, microgrids, building efficiency, and building electrification—many of which were described in CRES chapter programs. Each of these innovations will play an important role in mitigating climate change risk. However, technological innovation alone is not sufficient to transition us from a fossil fuel-based economy to a renewable and sustainable economy. If these new energy sources are to mature and replace fossil fuels, we also need to create market conditions that will support them in their new role in our economy.

Climate Initiatives Community Conversation

Boulder Municipal Building 1777 Broadway St, Boulder, CO, United States

Join the Climate Initiatives Department for an informative and interactive presentation about the city’s ongoing energy work and its impact. The event will feature presentations by city staff and opportunities for public participation, feedback and Q&A.

Expanding Transmission Capacity with Grid Enhancing Technologies

Virtual

We’ll be joined by Tim Stelzer and Eli Asher of LineVision who will provide an overview of GETs, the capabilities they offer, their current state-of-play in the U.S., and highlight case studies of dynamic line rating (DLR) technology. They will wrap up with a discussion of how legislation and regulation can play a role in ensuring the technology is used cost-effectively.