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Breck Recognized by Mountain IDEAL Label
Breckenridge was named the second Mountain IDEAL sustainable destination in the world this month by Green Destinations, an accredited Global Sustainable Tourism Council program. The honor ranks Breckenridge with Vail, CO and verifies community efforts in social, econmic, and environmental sustainability. | | |
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| | All-Electric New Homes and Buildings Southwest Energy Efficiency Project recently completed a case study analysis on all-electric homes in Colorado. While Breck's Alta Verde project didn't make the study's list, the report explores the air quality and health, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint benefits of net-zero energy homes. These projects range from master-planned communities to single family homes and multifamily complexes. | | |
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| | Celebrate Earth Day With Free Energy Assessments There's nothing better than being armed with information to make decisions about your home. This Earth Day, take part in free energy assessments on your home through Energy Smart Colorado's program partners and learn how your building envelope functions and what improvements can be made to save money and energy. | | |
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| | Governor to sign I-70 Carpool Bill Into Law On April 19, 2021 Governor Polis will sign the Carpool Bill into law, allowing for applications like Ride Gondola and Treadshare to offer recreational skiers opportunities to cost-share rides to the mountains. This bill distinguishes carpool apps from rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, allowing a driver to recoup costs of travel if rides are shared. The goal is to help ease congestion in the mountain corridors. | | |
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| | Sustainability Division Hiring Administrator The Town is expanding it's Sustainability Division with an open vacancy for a Sustainability Administrator. This position is primarily responsible for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector and for implementing paid parking and alternative transportation initiatives. If you or someone you know has experience, check out the vacancy and apply today. Deadline for applications is May 10. | | |
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Annual Report to be Released May 11, 2021 The SustainableBreck Annual Report will be presented to the Breckenridge Town Council Tuesday, May 11 at their regular meeting. This annual project reflects on the previous year's sustainability efforts and provides a snapshot of progress towards established benchmarks and targets. | | |
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