According to new reports from the U.S. Department of Energy, Colorado ranks 7th nationally for wind-power generation capacity installed in 2014, and 10th for total wind power installed through last year. Colorado had 261 megawatts of wind-driven energy production capacity installed last year, roughly the equivalent of the power needed to serve 69,600 typical homes. […]
Be Aware of Closing Costs
October 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The average closing costs to buy a home in Colorado are $1,910, according to a survey by bankrate.com. Be sure you are working with a Realtor(R) who can help you be sure you are not overpaying. The survey asked for costs for a buyer with excellent credit for a $200,000 single-family home mortgage loan, with […]
Solar Rewards Update
October 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Xcel Energy is adding nearly 30 megawatts of solar power to its Colorado operations via its Solar*Rewards Community program. These projects are larger, commercial-sized solar power projects that allow individual businesses, nonprofits or people to buy or lease a portion of the project and get credit for the solar power on their monthly utility bills. […]
Third Best City to Retire
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to “America’s Best Cities for a Healthy (and More Affordable) Retirement” that was commissioned by the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, Denver’s the third-best city in the U.S. for retirees. The survey used methodology in its ranking of 60 U.S. cities that would affect retirees. These include: Healthcare The Economy and Affordability […]
The Benefits of Living Proactively
September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The new United States of Aging Survey, conducted in part by United Healthcare, shows that people age more proactively in Denver than anywhere else in the country. Why? Because older Denver residents eat better and exercise more. Here are some of the survey’s positive statistics: 62 percent of Denver’s older adults placed an emphasis on […]
Leading Locations Report
September 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Area Development magazine rates Denver the best metro area in the nation for economic development and jobs. Three other Colorado cities placed in the top 20. The 2015 “Leading Locations” report compares 375 U.S. metro statistical areas on creating jobs and nurturing sustainable economic development. The cities were evaluated based on three categories: Skilled, well-qualified […]
Colorado on Top for Inexpensive Energy
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Colorado remains on top for inexpensive energy. In fact, according to a new WalletHub study, Colorado ranks just below Washington D.C. for the least expensive energy cost out of all 50 states. Colorado’s overall average monthly energy cost was $224 ($93 for electricity, $44 for natural gas, and $107 for motor fuel), which is down […]
Fifth Solar City in the Country
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
BuildZoom recently used solar power building permits for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects to rank the nation’s 40 largest cities, and Denver ranks fifth in the country. Based on the estimated number of solar power systems per capita, at 6.22, Denver ranks only behind San Diego (14.64), San Jose (10.07), Phoenix (8.71) and the Riverside, […]