Business Success Stories
Do-it-ur-self Plumbing & Heating just completed lighting upgrades and are currently working on additional projects. Denver Energy Challenge advisor replaced 45 bulbs. Older bulbs were using 3,525 watts and are now using 760. http://doiturselfplumbing.net/
About Bonnie Brae Wine & Liquor
Bonnie Brae Wine & Liquor has been a landmark in their neighborhood for many years. They are a small locally owned liquor store that competes with big stores and their cheap prices. Bonnie Brae Wine & Liquor owner Kuldip Kang signed up his store for the Denver Energy Challenge after learning he could receive a rebate for the energy efficient upgrades he was looking into at the time.
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About Snooze
Snooze, an A.M. eatery is a household name in Denver, CO. Snooze is not only know for it's exceptional breakfast and lunch menu but also for their committment to a better community and a healthier environment.
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http://www.snoozeeatery.com/
The Garden is dedicated to improving the quality of life by connecting people with delicious, healthy, local, affordable and sustainable food. They are also a Certified Green Business. Not only saving energy but operating sustainably through measures that conserve water and waste.
Bud's Warehouse
4455 E. 46th Ave,
Denver, CO 80216
Bud’s is a non-profit job-training program funded by sales of new and lightly used building materials donated to the organization. Their mission is to employ and job-train individuals rebuilding lives from prison, addictions and homelessness through our career and life-skill development program.
Our advisors helped Bud's Warehouse save energy through the use of energy efficient lighting. Our staff provided Bud's with 90 CFL bulbs due to their eligibility for a direct install (in limited quantities) which will provide a significant amount of energy savings as well as monthly utility savings.
To learn more about Bud's Warehouse visit: http://budswarehouse.org/
Gene Tang's 1515 restaurant was one of the first participants in the Denver Energy Challenge to receive a free lighting upgrade. With city staff support, he upgraded his dining room to dimmable CFLs, and then proceeded to upgrade to a more efficient AC unit and Furnace. His restaurant is also certified as sustainable through the Certifiably Green Denver program. Gene continues to be a dedicated supportor of sustainability and energy efficiency.
1515 Restaurant recently had signs made to show how they are conserving resources with energy, water and waste. This is a great way to highlight their efforts and let their guests know there are resources for them too.
