News from the Colorado Renewable Energy Society

A Note from the Executive Director

CRES has needs for volunteers in the following projects and roles:

• Data input in our eTapestry database. Project will require 4-6 hours of work initially, and then 1-2 hours per  month. After initial training, work may be performed at home. Skills required: familiarity with databases, good organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Meetup) volunteer to post news, stories and events and to assist in developing guidelines for posting. Position requires 2-4 hours per month from any location. Skills required: proficiency in posting on social media, ability to comply with CRES posting guidelines, and ability to keep abreast of breaking news. Prefer ability to attend occasional Marketing and Communication Committee meetings.
• Programs Committee members to help plan and execute monthly speaker series in the Denver area. Includes selection of topics, arranging speakers and venues, securing or arranging for refreshments, and setting up before meetings and clean-up after meetings. Positions require approximately 2-4 hours per month, ability to attend occasional meetings, and preferably availability on the 4th Thursday of the month in the evening. Skills required: good communication and organization, willingness to do legwork. Contacts in renewable energy and/or energy efficiency fields preferred.
• Marketing & Communications Committee chair and members to support projects and events. Includes review of promotional materials, drafting and/or review of press releases, graphic design, public relations, developing communications and marketing plan development. Positions require 2-4 hours per month, ability to attend monthly meetings (may participate via conference call sometimes). Skills required: communication and organization, web, print and social media proficiency, editing and writing, design and/or other skills as required by projects. Chair position requires leadership skills and ability to plan and oversee execution of marketing projects.

Das Haus Pavilion a Success

Sustainability Park Highlighted

In October, over 1500 visitors toured Das Haus as Denver hosted the pavilion at Denver’s Sustainability Park on the 12th and final stop of a North American tour.

• November 13, NCRES, Financing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the Home: ENERGY STAR Mortgages, PowerSaver Loans & Refinancing, Time: 7 p.m. Location: Odell Brewing Company Tasting Room, 800 E. Lincoln Ave.
• November 14, DUCRES, Renewable Energy Projects and Policies to Combat Climate Change, with Dave Bowden. Time 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at University of Denver, Sturm College of Law in Room 190
• November 15 (note special date), CRES Denver Area Speaker Series and Networking Meeting, CRES office at the Habitat for Humanity Building, 3245 Eliot St., Denver, CO 80211
• December 4, Colorado Gives Day: 24 hours to Give Where You Live! www.coloradogives.org/renewable
• December 6, CRES Legislative Briefing at the State Capitol, “Colorado Energy and Colorado Water: the Nexus”. More details soon.
• December 13, CRES Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, CRES office, 3245 Eliot St., Denver. More details soon.