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

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Developed by the GeoPowering the West Colorado State Working Group ©2007

Leading By Example - The Colorado State Capitol LEED Certification

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Published by the Governor's Energy Office ©2009

Making Wood Work for Colorado Camps

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Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2009

On the Fast Track to Better Buildings and Energy Savings: A Case Study

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Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008

The City of Lafayette Improves Facilities and Reduces Utility Expenses

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The Colorado Climate Action Plan: A Strategy to Address Global Warming

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Prepared by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. ©2007

Turning Energy Savings into a Better Learning Environment: A Case Study

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Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008

Where Wood Works: Strategies for Heating with Woody Biomass

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Prepared by the Flexible Energy Communities Initiative ©2007

Reports & Industry Studies

Annual Report of the Governor’s Energy Office - Fiscal Year 2008

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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

Colorado Building & Energy Codes Survey Results Report

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Published by the Governor's Energy Office ©2009

Connecting Colorado’s Renewable Resources to the Markets

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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*

Considerations for Solar Photovoltaic Development in Rural Colorado

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Prepared for the Governor's Energy Office by NEO-West, LLC ©2008

Distributed Wind Generation Study for Northeast Colorado

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Published by Wind Utility Consulting for The Governor's Energy Office ©2005

Green Collar Jobs in the U.S. and Colorado - Abridged Version

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Published by the American Solar Energy Society ©2009

Green Collar Jobs in the U.S. and Colorado - Full Version

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Published by the American Solar Energy Society ©2009

Greening the Democratic National Convention

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Published by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee ©2009

Workbooks & Best Practices

Best Practices for Climate Protection: A Local Government Guide

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Published by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ©2000

Best Practices Guide for Mayors

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Published by The United States Conference of Mayors ©2007

Careers for Colorado’s New Energy Economy

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Published by The Governor's Energy Office and the Environmental Defense Fund ©2009

Energy Management and Conservation: Municipal Best Practices

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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

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Published by the Center for Resource Solutions ©2003

The Costs and Benefits of LEED-NC® in Colorado

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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

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Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008