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.

Turning Energy Savings into a Better Learning Environment: A Case Study ( 177 KB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008

On the Fast Track to Better Buildings and Energy Savings: A Case Study ( 167 KB)
Published by the Colorado Governor's Energy Office ©2008

Connecting Colorado's Renewable Resources to the Markets ( 4.1 MB)
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*

The Colorado Climate Action Plan: A Strategy to Address Global Warming ( 864 KB)
Prepared by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. ©2007

Where Wood Works: Strategies for Heating with Woody Biomass ( 19.4 MB)
Prepared by the Flexible Energy Communities Initiative ©2007

Colorado Geothermal Development Strategic Plan ( 1 MB)
Developed by the GeoPowering the West Colorado State Working Group ©2007

State Funded Energy Efficiency Services For Colorado’s Low-Income Households:
First Annual Report to the Colorado General Assembly ( 188 KB)
Published by the Governor's Energy Office ©2007

Energy Management and Conservation: Municipal Best Practices ( 209 KB)
Produced by the Wirth Chair in Environmental and Community Development Policy in conjunction with the Colorado Municipal League ©2007

Best Practices for Climate Protection: A Local Government Guide ( 1.02 MB)
Published by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ©2000

Best Practices Guide for Mayors ( 4.12 MB)
Published by The United States Conference of Mayors ©2007

Using LEED-NC® in Colorado:Tips, Resources and Examples
Published by the Governor's Energy Office in collaboration with the USGBC ©2006

The Costs and Benefits of LEED-NC® in Colorado ( 156 KB)
Prepared for the Governor's Energy Office by Enermodal Engineering, Inc. ©2006

Distributed Wind Generation Study for Northeast Colorado ( 2 MB)
Published by Wind Utility Consulting for The Governor's Energy Office ©2005