The Learning Source -- A Living Classroom for Energy Efficiency

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• energy costs that equaled those of a 50 unit multi family structure
• heating and cooling costs exceeded $35,000 per year.
• income and budget constraints
• “where do we start?”
• a “Living Classroom”
• systemic approach
• wisely sought advice from some of our education partners
• Recommendations
• a complete energy retrofit was the most cost effective approachThe building value actually increased from $495K to $1 million
• The group’s ownership of the project continues
• R-value increased from R-3 to R-30
•  model for other small businesses (and single family homes, apartment buildings, etc.)
•  working model for residential and small business in the Denver metro region.