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A penny wise and a dollar foolish	2008-03-26
The Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) successfully killed efforts to pass a bill that would have created strong energy savings and big money benefits for Colorado homeowners and businesses. "The Colorado Rural Electric Association is a penny wise and a dollar foolish," said Heather Maurer with the Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG). "The rural utilities decision to block House Bill 1107 will cost Colorado homes and businesses $600 million in money they would have saved on their energy bills."
Energy efficiency: a penny saved, earned	2/27/2008
Recognizing the cheapest source of energy for the new energy economy is always found through conservation, the Colorado House of Representatives passed a bill out of committee today that would promote energy efficiency for rural, town, and municipal utilities. House Bill 1107, sponsored by Rep. Claire Levy (D � Boulder) passed by a margin of 33 to 32. The bill now moves on to the Senate for further consideration.
New Report Highlights Home Heating Efficiency Standards: Details How Coloradans Can Save Money This Winter	09/10/2008
A new report, released today by CoPIRG, the Colorado Public Interest Research Group, details existing technologies that can be used to retro-fit existing homes, bringing them up to the energy efficient standards of some of the most resourceful, modern, ENERGY STAR homes.