4CORE / Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency

Your local energy coach: A new resource helping neighbors save energy and money Hi friends and neighbors, My name is Erika Brown, the newest member of the team at the Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency – 4CORE – and I’m honored to serve as your first-ever regional energy...

💡 Meet Erika Brown — your local Energy Coach at @4CORE_CO! She’s helping neighbors cut bills, find rebates, and live more sustainably 🌱🏡

www.durangoherald.com/articles/you...

Federal EV incentives will disappear on September 30. Colorado’s state credit will drop to $750 in 2026.

4CORE is bringing Ride & Drive events to Durango, featuring local dealerships. Test drive an EV and see what’s possible before the savings go away.

#EVIncentives #ColoradoEV #ClimateAction

We’re excited to have Erika join 4CORE as our new Regional Energy Coach!

Funded through a COE grant awarded to 4CORE, LPEA & the City of Durango, Erika will be your go-to guide for renewable energy and electrification opportunities — from solar to EV rebates and more.

Welcome, Erika! 💚

💡 Get a FREE Home Energy Upgrade in Durango! 🏡✨

Durango residents — would you like to boost your home’s comfort AND save energy?

✅ No catch. Just real energy savings.
👉 Sign up now:
🔗 fourcore.org/durango-thermostat-replacement-program

7 local households are going solar — working families who wouldn’t have access otherwise.

Thanks to Shaw Solar, local donors, and a small homeowner contribution, Project SunShare is making it possible.

Learn more: www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...

#ProjectSunShare #ShawSolar

Durango Outdoor Exchange is stoked to keep gear in use — not in landfills.

As a 4CORE Certified Green Business, they make adventure more accessible, give back to locals, and reduce waste.

More: durangooutdoorexchange.com

#DurangoCO #Sustainability #ShopLocal #DurangoOutdoorExchange

🌱Happy International Compost Awareness Week! 🌱

Composting isn't just great for gardens—it builds healthier soil, reduces waste sent to landfills, and helps communities combat climate change.

Join us this week (and every week) in composting our way to a cleaner community and future! 🌿💚

🌍 FREE Film Screening On Friday, May 2nd at the Durango Public Library: Beyond Zero 🎬

Doors open at 5:40 PM, and the film begins at 5:50 PM.

🤔Make sure to stick around for a thoughtful discussion after the film!

#BeyondZero #ClimateAction #DurangoEvents #Sustainability

🌎 Happy Earth Day!✨

Today’s the perfect time to step outside (barefoot on some grass, if possible) and thank our favorite planet for all of its gifts.

Whether it’s clean air, fresh water, or incredible sunsets, Earth’s beauty and generosity are unmatched.

How lucky are we? 💚

#EarthDayEveryday

Durango Green Drinks is set for April 24, 5–7PM at 11th Street Station!

Manna, San Juan Mountains Association, and Southwest Conservation Corps will be sharing about conservation, food equity, volunteer opportunities, and more. It's a great chance to connect and learn what’s happening locally.

Climate- Smart Landscapes - Columbine Landscapes Co. A workshop to design your ultimate, Water-wise yard! Have you ever dreamed of transforming your backyard into a lush retreat—where vibrant flowers bloom, pollinators and birds thrive, and a cozy patio...

Columbine Landscapes, a certified Green Business in Durango, creates sustainable, low-water landscapes built for resilience. Their rain gardens aren’t just functional—they’re meant to spark conversations.

Learn more at their May workshop!

columbinelandscapes.com/education/climate-smart-landscapes

Let’s Keep Durango’s Skies Full of Stars

Protecting our night skies helps our community stay beautiful, supports wildlife, and saves energy. Small changes add up—and we all have a part to play.

#DurangoDarkSky #ProtectTheStars #Sustainability #LightPollution #DarkSkyColorado

🌱 Did you know reducing food waste is one of our best tools against climate change?

Our latest blog post explores how tracking and composting food scraps in Durango can create a significant environmental impact.

Read it here:

www.fourcore.org/blog/waste-l...

#CompostForClimate #ReduceWaste

More than a meal—Manna is changing lives

Every meal tells a story of fresh garden veggies, energy-conscious cooking, and waste reduction. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, Manna is committed to sustainability and community impact.

www.mannasoupkitchen.org

#MannaSoupKitchen #GreenCertified

How Manna is Changing Lives

Manna’s meals tell a story—fresh veggies from their garden, skills from the culinary program, and a waste audit helping reduce food waste. As a 4CORE Green Certified Business, they’re committed to sustainability and community impact.

www.mannasoupkitchen.org

Durango! Let’s save water together.

Rain barrels help reduce runoff, lower water bills, and support a resilient community. Thanks to the Green Durango Grant, residents get $25 off—but supplies won’t last!

🔗 www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core

#4CORE #EcoFriendly #WaterConservation

4CORE 50 Gallon Rain Barrel Rain Barrel Program brought to you by 4CORE and the Green Durango Grant $75 - City of Durango Residents $100 - Non City of Durango Residents For a limited time and while supplies last City of Durango ...

Our Spring Rain Barrel Sale is Here!

Durango residents will receive a $25 discount, courtesy of @cityofdurango's Green Grants.

Incentives are first come, first serve, so order your rain barrel today!

www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/4core

The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.

Applications are now open!

For more details and to apply, visit:

energyoffice.colorado.gov/camp?%28CAMP...

The Colorado Energy Office has launched the Community Access to Electric Bicycles Grant Program (CAMP) to promote e-bike adoption across the state.

Applications are now open!

Learn more at :

Project SunShare offers working homeowners solar power in Southwest Colorado Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency and Shaw Solar are partnering to provide independent solar power generation and long-term cost savings for homeowners within Shaw Solar’s service territory ...

Learn more about Project SunShare!

www.durangoherald.com/articles/pro...

Bringing affordable rooftop solar for working homeowners in Southwest Colorado!

Is solar power out of your reach? Project SunShare can help! 4CORE and @shawsolar are partnering to bring affordable rooftop solar to our community!

www.fourcore.org/renewable-en...

⚡ Charge Ahead Colorado Grant ⚡

Funding is available for businesses, governments, nonprofits, workplaces, and multifamily housing to install EV charging infrastructure!

More info here: energyoffice.colorado.gov/charge-ahead...

Click the link in our profile for Zoom info!

Charge Ahead Colorado Winter 2025 Webinar!

Join the Colorado Energy Office and ReCharge Colorado January 14th at 4:30 PM MT for an informative webinar.

The Charge Ahead Colorado grant funds community-based Level 2 (L2) and direct current fast charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging stations.

We want to thank our generous supporters who donated to 4CORE during this year's Colorado Gives Day campaign.

We are deeply grateful. 🙏

🌟 Today is Colorado Gives Day! 🌟

Join thousands of Coloradans in making a difference for our state by supporting local nonprofits that create a better future for all.

www.coloradogives.org/story/Fourcore

Thanks for your support! ✨

#GiveWhereYouLive #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive

🌿Today is #GivingTuesday! 🌿
Join the global movement and support 4CORE today as we work for climate solutions in our community and beyond. 🌏

Support 4CORE today by hitting the link below!

www.coloradogives.org/donate/Fourc...

4CORE is accepting applications for a new full-time Clean Transportation Program Coordinator role to support our Clean Transportation Program Manager and their work in collaboration with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, the Town of Pagosa Springs, and other partners.

www.fourcore.org/employment-o...