As summer quickly approaches, we have some great opportunities for you to enjoy this sunny weather with sustainability in mind! Whether you’re celebrating National Trails Day, spending extra time in your garden this time of year, or diving into home electrification, there’s something for everyone. As always, thanks for being a part of making Superior a sustainable, resilient and vibrant community!

-Town of Superior Sustainability Team

Electrification can seem like a daunting process—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for the second workshop in the 1-2-3 Electrify! series, where we will help you start planning home electrification.

Topics will include setting electrification goals, identifying opportunities, determining your panel’s capacity and identifying first-step investments in energy efficiency, electric equipment and renewable energy. Bring your questions about home electrification and get answers from our panelists.

Feeling the spark? Register for the Planning to Electrify workshop on June 10 from 6  to 7:30 p.m. at the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center (900 Via Appia Way, Louisville) or join via Zoom. Light refreshments will be provided.

Save the date! Learn more about the series, including upcoming events, here. The 1-2-3 Electrify! series is delivered in partnership with the Town of Superior, City of Louisville, City of Lafayette and Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy.

The Town’s current contract to provide waste collection services to residents ends this year. Community feedback is crucial to the decision-making process to ensure residents’ waste removal needs are aligned with the services provided.

The Town contracts with a waste hauler for recycling, trash and optional compost service that covers Original Town, Sagamore, The Ridge, Coal Creek Crossing, Downtown Superior, Calmante, Lanterns, Autrey Shores and Rogers Farm. If you live in those neighborhoods, you should have received a postcard asking for feedback on your priorities; other neighborhoods have contracts managed by their homeowner association. If you live in Superior, we want to hear what you think is most important! Please take the survey by May 31.

Have questions about waste hauling services in the Town of Superior? Visit the Town's website for more information about waste removal service or pickups.

Superior experiences windy days, especially in the spring and fall. Check out our tips to reduce wind-blown trash & recycling to help keep our community safe and reduce litter.

Thanks to a new law that went into effect at the beginning of this year, Coloradans now have access to a 30% discount on electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers at participating retailers statewide — no voucher, rebate paperwork or other work needed!

How it works:

• Visit a participating store. You must go in person to get the discount (unavailable online). The state tax credit goes to participating retailers in exchange for offering a 30% discount to their customers. Discounts are already applied to in-store equipment prices.
• Pick out the qualifying electric equipment that works best for you and enjoy the instant discount.
• Enjoy cleaner air and a quieter piece of equipment when you work in your yard!

The State has not yet provided a list of participating retailers, but we have confirmed that the following stores close to Superior are participating. COPIRG has the most comprehensive list of stores we have seen, though not all information was recently confirmed. If you know of another local retailer participating, please let us know and we will update our information.

• JAX Lafayette Farm & Ranch: 400 W South Boulder Rd Ste. 3000, Lafayette
• Home Depot: 1200 W Dillon Rd, Louisville, CO 80027

Ready to transform your yard in 2024? Apply now for Resource Central's lawn removal service and let them do the work for you! By replacing your grass with waterwise plants, you'll use less water outdoors while supporting pollinators (and spending less time maintaining that yard).

Superior residents are eligible for up to $500 in incentives when removing at least 200 square feet of lawn. Spaces for the 2024 lawn removal service are filling up fast! Secure your spot and discount before it's too late.

Come out for a free, family-friendly celebration of the great outdoors hosted by the Open Space Advisory Committee!

Participate in interactive community booths, goat feeding and live animal presentations. We’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get out on the trails!  Join the fun at National Trails Day, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at Coalton Trailhead (3495 McCaslin Blvd.).

The Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) supports environmental sustainability in the Town of Superior by focusing on water and energy efficiency, waste management and other activities that support resource conservation, improved air and water quality and climate change mitigation.

ACES has rare openings for new committee members. If you are a Superior resident passionate about environmental and sustainability, we encourage you to apply!

ACES meets the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

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