THE ROARING FORK VALLEY TAKES CHARGE!

In the Spring of 2012, Take Charge! will be working in the Roaring Fork Valley. A group of community leaders participating in Roaring Fork Leadership will work with student energy clubs, environmental organizations, and other interested parties in coordinated student outreach projects. In addition, Take Charge! is coordinating two neighborhood action events on Earth Day Weekend. On Saturday, April 21st in Carbondale, and Sunday, April 22nd in Glenwood Springs, students and adult volunteers will come together to conduct door-to-door outreach to residents regarding low- to no-cost energy efficiency resources that will help lower emissions and energy bills.

Energy Efficiency and renewable energy resources for Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado:

• Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) http://www.cleanenergyeconomy.net/
• Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) http://www.aspencore.org/community_office_for_resource_efficiency/CORE-community_office_for_resource_efficiency.html
• Northwest Colorado Council of Governments http://nwccog.org/
• Solar Energy International (SEI) http://www.solarenergy.org/

Green jobs resources for Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado:

• Colorado Mountain College http://www.coloradomtn.edu/
• Solar Energy International (SEI) http://www.solarenergy.org/
• SESP Green Jobs info website http://www.greencareersco.com/
 

Local organizations, clubs, and schools focused on community service and/or energy:

• Aspen Center for Environmental Studies http://www.aspennature.org/
• Aspen TREE http://re-generation.us/
• Aspen High School Environmental Club http://www.aspen12.net/
• Roaring Fork Leadership http://www.rfleadership.org
• Coal Ridge High School http://garfield-re2.coalridge.schoolfusion.us/