SECRES
Black Forest
RE-Build Black Forest
Energy and Water Efficient Reconstruction
To assist Black Forest home and business owners who are undertaking reconstruction as a result of the Black Forest Fire, Southeast Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES) hosted educational briefings on
- how to increase safety and comfort, with vastly reduced utility bills
- the basics of energy and water efficient construction
- incentives and financing options available
- free, no-cost briefings
- educational and informational only- no sales pitches
The briefing presentations are available below. Also a number of related web resources are listed.
Briefing Topics:
| Session | Topic | Link to Presentation |
| 1 | The Basics of Home Energy and Water Efficiency | page 1 |
| 2 | Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling, Appliances and Lighting | page 3 |
| 3 | Renewable Energy Basics, Cost and Incentives | page 9 |
| 4 | Energy and Water Efficiency Certifications and Independent Inspections | page 23 |
| 5 | Efficient Construction Incentives and Mortgages | page 29 |
| 6 | Passive Solar and Local Case Study | page 34 |
Links to More Information
Renewable Energy Non-profits
Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES)
Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
Help from Black Forest Utility Companies
Black Hills Energy
Mountain View Electric
Building and Appliance Efficiency Rating
Energy Star (US Government) and specifically for new homes
Water Sense (US EPA) and specifically for new homes
Consumer Reports
HERS Interactive Chart and description of HERS
Find a home energy rater
Find a building performance analyst
LEED for Homes
Disaster Rebuilding Networks
Black Forest Together
Northern Colorado Rebuilding Network
Waldo Canyon Fire Recovery Efforts
Colorado United
Society for Ecological Restoration and their local chapter
Fire, Soil and Flood Information
Southern Rockies Fire Science Network and their partners
Joint Fire Science Program
Colorado State University Forest Service and for landowners
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
How to Select Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Builders and Installers
Colorado Solar Energy Installer’s Association (CoSEIA)
Certification Organization for Installers
Residential Energy Services Network
Building Performance Institute
Technical Information on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Home Power Magazine
Online and Hands on Training Classes – Solar Energy international (SEI)
Financial Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Database of Federal and State Incentives
Colorado Energy Office
Recharge Colorado
Energy Efficient Home Mortgages and specifically from Bank of Colorado
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