Adopting Renewable Resources
Solar, wind, biomass and geothermal are all viable
sources of renewable energy. Please visit these sites to
learn more about available technologies, information
resources and incentives for homes and businesses in
Colorado.
nrel.gov | ases.org | cres-energy.org | aspencore.org
getwise.org | smartenergyliving.org | easycleanenergy.com
renewablechoice.com
Preventing Pollution Before it Happens
Preventing pollution at the source is a critical step in
achieving a sustainable society. The following sites
oer resources to help prevent pollution in your
home and business.
peakstoprairies.org | epa.gov/p2
Finding Resource-Ecient Products
What we buy makes a big dierence in our global and
local environments and economies. Visit these sites to
learn about energy-ecient appliances, green
building, green building materials, and consumer
products that have a cleaner life cycle and smaller
environmental footprint.
energystar.gov | buildinggreen.com | greenseal.org
Colorado Links
environmentcolorado.org/home
Phones 4 Charity: Cell Phone Recycling Drop-o
Each Alpine Bank location is a drop-o point for old
cell phones. Just bring in your old cell phone (please
make sure it is inactive) and any accompanying
accessories. The phones and accessories are
refurbished and donated to various community
assistance organizations, or they are disassembled
and recycled.
CFL Bulb Recycling
In partnership with Holy Cross Energy, all Alpine Bank
locations within the Holy Cross Energy service area
accept burned-out CFL light bulbs for recycling. These
bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury and
should be recycled versus thrown out to end up in
our local landll. Please bring in only small bulbs.
Environmental Leadership
Colorado's statewide environmental recognition and
reward program which oers benets and incentives
to members that voluntarily go beyond compliance
with state and federal regulations.
colorado.gov/cdphe/environmental-leadership-program
ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCES
Self-Service Paper Shredding
Alpine Bank Glenwood Springs (2200 Grand Avenue)
has a secure, self-service paper shredding machine
located in the vestibule by the ATM. The machine is
cash operated. The shredder can be accessed 24
hours a day.
Raptor Education Fund and Driving for Wildlife
The Denver-based Raptor Education Foundation was
the rst state-authorized program to issue license
plates that support the environment. Visit usaref.org
for details.
Colorado Carbon Fund
Proudly oering clean energy license plates for
Colorado drivers, Colorado Carbon Fund also oers
unique oset, renewable energy and educational
outreach programs. For more information, visit
coloradocarbonfund.org.
Holy Cross Energy
Holy Cross Energy has several programs for home
energy audits, ecient appliance rebates and other
great information. Visit holycross.com or call
970-945-5491.
San Miguel Power
San Miguel Power, a local Touchstone Energy
Cooperative, provides several rebate programs to help
members invest in energy ecient and renewable
energy technologies. Visit smpa.com or call
970-626-5549.
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy oers a variety of solar and wind energy
programs to help its customers become more
sustainable. Have you already taken steps to become
more energy ecient? Use Xcel Energy's rebate nder
tool at xcelenergy.com to nd the rebate that's right for
you or your business.
CLEER's Building Energy Navigator
Schools, town halls, recreation centers, transit facilities,
libraries, water plants and wastewater plants from
Summit County to Grand Junction use CLEER's
Building Energy Navigator website to track energy
use, utility bill spending and solar energy production,
along with building public accountability. Visit
cleanenergyeconomy.net to learn more.
