Social, Economic & Environmental Issues Create a Roadmap for Better Buildings and Healthier Homes in Golden by Joining the Energy Code Stakeholder Group
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nergy used to heat and cool our buildings and homes is a significant source of carbon pollution in Golden, which is why the Community Sustainability Advisory Board is looking for participants in a new energy code stakeholder group to help Golden achieve our community energy reduction goals. The stakeholder group will identify and recommend performance-based building code standards for new building construction and for remodels within Golden. A wide variety of perspectives are needed to create an equitable process, such as: commercial and residential tenants, owners of commercial properties, multi-family residential landlords, single family homeowners, and property developers. Ideal participants will have experience living or working within the Golden community and participants must be available for three meetings scheduled for If you are willing to share your perspective on pathways to a • February 10 greener built environment, please fill out the short application • March 10 at www.cityofgolden.net/EnergyCode. A member of city staff • April 14 will contact you to discuss details.
Nominate a Sustainability Champion
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he Golden Sustainability Awards are an opportunity to recognize the businesses, community groups, individuals and students who inspire us to live more sustainably. Know of a sustainability hero that is leading Golden toward a greener future? Golden’s Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB) is looking for nominations for the following categories: • Student • Individual • Business • Community Group To nominate a person or group for the 2022 Sustainability Awards, fill out and submit the online nomination form at www. cityofgolden.net/sustainabilityawards by March 17. City Council will present the awards in celebration of Earth Day in April.
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