A Deep Dive into the CO Native Pollinating Insects Health Study

Virtual

Don't have time to read a 300+ page study report?! Join PPAN as we explore the recently released Colorado Native Pollinating Insects Health Study with Dr. Adrian Carper and Steve Armstead, experts in entomology and conservation. This Study has broad implications for Colorado's protection and conservation of native pollinating insects, and the recommendations will also serve as a model for municipal and private lands. Our webinar will highlight the Study's key scientific findings and present valuable land management and policy recommendations.

Webinar on SB-159 to Phase Out & Clean Up Oil and Gas Pollution

Virtual

Join 350 Colorado, Colorado Rising, and PSR Colorado (Physicians for Social Responsibility) for an informative and empowering presentation from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on SB24-159, the Phase Out & Clean Up oil and gas pollution bill, recently introduced for consideration in the 2024 Colorado legislative session. Learn about the legislative process, and how to have our voices heard. Bring your questions! Option to stay afterwards from 7:00 to 7:30pm for testimony strategy session with 350 Colorado. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Se proporcionará interpretación en español. 6:00 - 7:00pm - Educational Webinar 7:00 - 7:30pm - Optional Testimony Strategy Session

The Benefits of Virtual Power Plants: Real World Examples

Virtual

We'll be joined by Geoff Ferrell of Sonnen to discuss how Virtual Power Plants of distributed consumer owned batteries can enhance the value of solar PV and provide value to all shareholders in the grid. He'll highlight solar plus storage VPP projects, including the Soleil Lofts multi-family housing development in Utah. Soleil Lofts is a 600 unit all-electric apartment community with 5 MW solar, 12.6 MWh energy storage, and 150+ electric vehicle chargers. The project was developed by Sonnen in partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, Soleil Power, and the property developer, Wasatch Group.

Getting the Gas Out of Xcel’s Clean Heat Plan

Virtual

We will welcome Dr. Chuck Kutscher, Ph.D., P.E.
Fellow, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, University of Colorado Boulder; Member, Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Policy Committee; Former Director, NREL Buildings & Thermal Sciences Center (ret.) and
Coordinator for Physicians for Social Responsibility, Lauren Swain, to discuss what is in Xcel's Clean Heat Plan and how it could be improved.

The Energy Transition & Community Solar’s Role in Tribal Energy Sovereignty

Virtual

As climate change drives our energy sources to change from fossil fuels to renewable energy, frontline communities and Tribal nations deserve an equitable transition. There is an opportunity for Native communities to lead the way, and be supported by private industry. How can we learn from the history of energy development and commit to community oriented energy development?

350CO Promoting Climate Solutions Monthly Call

Virtual

Come to our monthly meeting centering climate solutions related to regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and divestment! Jump into any of these areas of work regardless of your amount of experience in them. Everyone is welcome to join! Show up at the capacity and frequency that makes sense to you and your schedule and meet other activists, volunteers, and organizers from around the state.

Soil Moisture: Importance to plant growth and health in natural and cultivated systems and efforts to monitor its distribution and dynamics

Virtual

There is widespread understanding that moisture levels in the soil are a critical factor in plant growth and health, whether in cultivated or natural systems.  This presentation will provide an introduction to current systems for soil moisture monitoring and detail some of the benefits this monitoring can provide.  The presentation will also describe a new multi-agency effort to develop a state-wide soil moisture monitoring network in Colorado.

Fracking Phase Out Online Rally

Virtual

To maximize the momentum generated during the testimony period, we are thrilled to invite you to a Fracking Phase Out Online Rally! This virtual event aims to bring together passionate community members, environmental advocates, and experts in the field to discuss actionable strategies moving forward, share insights, and chart the course for the next phase of our campaign.

Transcend Nonprofit Industry Toward Collaboration for Collective Impact

Virtual

Join PPAN and the BoCo Climate Justice Hive for an inspiring climate justice webinar–Transcend Nonprofit Industry Toward Collaboration for Collective Impact. Participants will delve into the realm of climate justice, identifying organizing obstacles and exploring strategies to coordinate and collaborate across sectors and communities. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of achieving collective impact on climate justice, fostering collaboration, and creating a sustainable future for all. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards a more equitable and resilient world!

Sustainable Change is the Key to Our Future!

Virtual

Colorado and the Nation, as a whole, has painted itself into a corner where the need for sustainable change is becoming more critical every day. Colorado’s greenhouse gas pollution, air quality, and congestion continue to increase negatively impacting productivity, overall health, and the state’s quality of life. Some have embraced the need for change but far too many continue on their way consuming finite carbon fuels that deplete our ozone and pollute in so many ways.