Fall Yard Waste Collection: Nov. 7-11

Social, Economic & Environmental Issues 2022 Fall Yard Waste Collection Week of Nov. 7

For residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) residential waste collection program, the semi-annual fall yard waste collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 7 - 11. Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 8 a.m. on your weekly service day. Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at home improvement or grocery stores. Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, and ground and chipped wood. For details, please visit www.cityofgolden.net/ yardwaste.

Your Input is Needed on Proposed Energy Codes for Buildings

The Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB), Planning Commission and a citizen’s task force have been working jointly to evaluate potential new building codes that will ensure that Golden’s building inventory is consistently moving towards the City’s sustainability goals. The most recent energy goals adopted in 2019 include: • To achieve 100% renewable energy for electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable for heating by 2050. • To align Greenhouse Gas Emission reductions with the

Paris Accord by 2050. • To reduce consumption of building electricity by 15% by 2030 and reduce consumption of natural gas by 15% by 2030.

The groups spent many months evaluating different code options and measuring the impacts to homeowners and buildings, including specific costs and benefits. The groups have recommended an all-electric policy and increases in the required amount of solar photovoltaics for new construction and new incentives and requirements for future projects in existing buildings. The recommendations are available online at www.guidinggolden.com/net-zero-buildings and are expected to be scheduled for review by City Council in November. Give your opinion through the website or at one of the upcoming public hearings.

Watts Up? How You Can Cash In With Energy Rebates for Sustainable Homes and Businesses

Through the end of 2022, Golden homeowners can apply for energy efficiency rebates offered by the CSAB. Now is a great time to consider adding insulation to your home, a smart thermostat or a new heat pump to replace an old, inefficient furnace. The City is matching Xcel Energy rebates to double the benefit to you. Help Golden become a more sustainable community and lower your energy bills. Apply at www.cityofgolden.net/sustainabilityrebates.