Publications

As the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) expands its web site, it will include publications produced by GEO and its partners here. Please check back often for updates.

Case Studies & Strategies

Colorado Geothermal Development Strategic Plan: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (1MB)
Developed by the GeoPowering the West Colorado State Working Group ©2007
Leading By Example - The Colorado State Capitol LEED Certification: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (193KB)
Published by the Governor's Energy Office ©2009
Making Wood Work for Colorado Camps: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (2.8MB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2009
On the Fast Track to Better Buildings and Energy Savings: A Case Study: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (167KB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008
The City of Lafayette Improves Facilities and Reduces Utility Expenses: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (168KB)
The Colorado Climate Action Plan: A Strategy to Address Global Warming: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (864KB)
Prepared by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. ©2007
Turning Energy Savings into a Better Learning Environment: A Case Study: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (177KB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008
Where Wood Works: Strategies for Heating with Woody Biomass: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (19.4MB)
Prepared by the Flexible Energy Communities Initiative ©2007

Reports & Industry Studies

Annual Report of the Governor’s Energy Office - Fiscal Year 2008: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (4.98MB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008
To request a high resolution version of this report for printing, please send your request in an email to geo@state.co.us
Connecting Colorado’s Renewable Resources to the Markets: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (4.1MB)
Published by the Colorado Senate Bill 07-091 Renewable Resource Generation Development Areas Task Force ©2007
*To request a hard copy of this report, send your mailing address in an email to geo@state.co.us*
Distributed Wind Generation Study for Northeast Colorado: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (2MB)
Published by Wind Utility Consulting for The Governor's Energy Office ©2005
Green Collar Jobs in the U.S. and Colorado - Abridged Version: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (4.81MB)
Published by the American Solar Energy Society ©2009
Green Collar Jobs in the U.S. and Colorado - Full Version: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (1.65MB)
Published by the American Solar Energy Society ©2009
Greening the Democratic National Convention: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (3.1 MB)
Published by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee ©2009

Workbooks & Best Practices

Best Practices for Climate Protection: A Local Government Guide: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (1.02MB)
Published by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ©2000
Best Practices Guide for Mayors: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (4.12MB)
Published by The United States Conference of Mayors ©2007
Energy Management and Conservation: Municipal Best Practices: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (209KB)
Produced by the Wirth Chair in Environmental and Community Development Policy in conjunction with the Colorado Municipal League ©2007
Regulator’s Handbook on Tradable Renewable Certificates: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (3.1MB)
Published by the Center for Resource Solutions ©2003
The Costs and Benefits of LEED-NC® in Colorado: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (156KB)
Prepared for the Governor's Energy Office by Enermodal Engineering, Inc. ©2006
Workbook for Local Government Energy and Environmental Sustainability: A Guide to Getting Started: Download Adobe PDF (.pdf) (875KB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008

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