2011 Pikes Peak Region Tour of Sustainable Buildings

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Event Details

Saturday, October 1st 2011, 9 AM to 4 PM

Colorado Springs Utilities Conservation and Environmental Center

2855 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Come to the free Expo to see renewable energy, efficiency and sustainability displays, meet installers and see virtual building tours.  Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) will offer a free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb exchange!   CSU electric customers ONLY, receive up to 12 CFL bulbs in exchange for 60, 75 or 100 watt incandescent bulbs.

While at the Expo, purchase a guide book to participate in the self-guided tour of commercial and residential buildings.

Come early to sign up for the guided tour of the 6 mega-watt solar photovoltaic installation at the Air Force Academy.  Closed toe shoes, long trousers, long sleeved shirt, glasses or sunglasses and ID are required for this tour.

Tour Fees: (Everyone must have a ticket to attend a tour site.)

· Expo at Conservation and Environmental Center is free

· Tour guide book $5 ($1 for CRES members)

· Tour tickets $2 adults (free for ages 15 and below and CRES members)

Prizes: Attend at least three tour stops and submit your initialed ticket for a drawing to be held at the end of the tour.

Questions? Cliff Kotnik (clkotnik@secres.org) 719-484-2284

Directions to CSU Conservation and Environmental Center  

2855 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Take the Fillmore exit from I25 and go west on Fillmore approximately 1.5 miles.  You will come to Mesa Rd. just after passing Coronado High School.  Turn right on Mesa.  The Conservation Center will be approximately ½ mile on your right.  Enter the Expo on the east (back) side of the building.

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