Next Rebuilding Better workshop will feature recently published Rocky Mountain PBS documentary
The Rebuilding Better Residential Workshop Series is continuing into fall 2022, and the next will be on Wednesday, September 7.
This one will include a special screening of the recently published Rocky Mountain PBS documentary, Colorado Voices: Building Back Better After the Marshall Fire. After the documentary screening, those featured in the program will be available to answer questions about Passive House building standards and certification.
This workshop will be in-person only. Register for the workshop here.
Watch previous workshop recordings:
Optimizing Comfort and Construction Cost Savings in Your New Home
Materials and Equipment for a Resilient Rebuild
Maximizing Rebuilding Incentives
Xcel Energy releases new FAQ on available rebates
Xcel Energy is offering one-time incentives specifically for those who lost their homes in the Marshall Fire. They recently updated their frequently asked questions about the rebates, eligibility requirements, and payment timing. View the FAQ.
For more information, call Xcel Energy Customer Service at 800-895-4999
Town participates in cohort to develop net zero new construction
Town staff is participating in a regional cohort with the primary objective to reduce energy use and climate emissions in the built environment (our buildings) through community collaboration and consistency. By strengthening, updating, and adopting new energy codes, we are aiming for net zero new construction by the 2030s. Additional participants in this cohort are Louisville, Erie, Lafayette, Boulder County, Longmont, Broomfield and Northglenn.
Each community will establish a public commitment to reach 100 percent net zero new construction by a defined common end date of 2030. The cohort will develop a roadmap of ranked local, achievable, affordable, and equitable policies and strategies to reach the goal.
The Town of Superior Board of Trustees approved a resolution making a public commitment to reach the 100 percent net zero new construction goal. You can view the resolution.
Chili and Beer Fest needs Green Team partners
The Town of Superior is looking to partner with local organizations, groups, businesses and individuals to help support our zero-waste initiative at the upcoming Superior Chili and Beer Fest and other sustainability efforts. These groups will form Green Teams!
What is a Green Team? Green Teams are groups willing to provide hands-on support for zero waste events and other sustainability efforts led by the Town. Green Teams will help guide the community in meeting zero-waste requirements.
Why form a Green Team partnership with the Town? In recognition of Green Team service, the Town will provide unique incentives and/or recognition opportunities specific to your organization or group’s needs based on hours of services. Green Teams will also support the Town of Superior’s municipal goal to keep 65% of waste out of the landfill by 2025 through reducing consumption, recycling, reusing and composting. Finally, by joining you will help increase the community’s understanding and execution of zero-waste efforts. Win, Win, Win!
Interested? Email volunteerops@superiorcolorado.gov
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Colorado legislation fights single-use pollutants with a 10-cent surcharge on disposable bags
Did you know Coloradans use an estimated 4.6 million single-use plastic bags every day? Plastic bags are produced from non-renewable resources and are very difficult to recycle. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, so they remain as litter in the environment. This short video shares some pertinent facts and tips about reducing single-use bags and other plastics.
Another fun fact about single-use plastic bags? A Colorado law will require some businesses in Superior to impose a 10-cent fee on disposable plastic and paper bags starting in 2023. Starting in 2024, the same law will ban single-use plastic bags at most stores and expanded polystyrene foam takeout containers (more commonly known as Styrofoam™) at restaurants.
What establishments must follow the bag fee and ban?
- Major grocery stores and supermarkets
- Major convenience stores
- Major liquor stores
- Major retailers
- Other major stores providing plastic shopping bags
- Restaurants must follow the Styrofoam™ ban
What is the Town doing to support residents and businesses with this transition? Town staff and the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) are taking several actions to help the community learn about this new law:
- ACES will be handing out high-quality reusable bags at Chili and Beer Fest and other Town events and talking to residents about the importance of reducing single-use plastics.
- Town sustainability and economic development staff will work directly with businesses to educate and support them.
- Staff will continue to do outreach and education and provide support to residents through social media campaigns, e-notifications, and a webpage with more information.
Reducing and banning the use of these materials will reduce litter in our community, help keep our wildlife safe, and reduce the impact of plastics on our food chain.
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Simple science behind ground-level ozone
“Simple Steps. Better Air.” is a campaign to help Coloradoans make a positive impact on Colorado’s air. The science behind our poor air quality can seem complicated, but there are some great resources to help individuals better understand how actions affect the air, and how the air affects us all.
Visit the “Get Smart” webpage to find resources for all ages about ground-level ozone.
Xcel Energy encourages you to power your home with solar
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The Town encourages you to go solar and support the Town’s commitment to increase carbon-free energy in all sectors. Not sure how much solar you’ll need?
Superior has collaborated with Xcel Energy® Partners in Energy to develop a flyer with information on what to consider before going solar. Get more information about the program.
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Recent Climate and Sustainability News
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