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The mission of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) is to lead Colorado to an energy efficient and renewable energy economy through education, policy advancement, and economic development.
The Jefferson County chapter of CRES serves all of Jefferson County in Colorado, including Golden and the Denver suburbs. JCRES works to increase awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. We host meetings and events to help members and the public connect with the ideas and people that make renewable energy and energy efficiency happen.
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- CRES Southeastern Colorado ChapterSECRES: a chapter of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society.
- Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)CRES advocates the accelerated adoption of clean energy innovation.
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Bill McKibben: Why Solar Gives Civilization a Fresh ChanceJefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO
In-person only
Climate author and co-founder of 350.org Bill McKibben has good news for once. His new book “Here Comes the Sun” shows the magnitude and potential of the solar energy revolution that’s unfolding worldwide. After viewing a recent recording of Bill speaking to MSNBC’s Chris Hayes we’ll hear from NREL solar pioneer Keith Emery who will lead a discussion.This event is also listed as part of SunDay.earth, a national day of actions and events around solar solutions, in addition to our monthly events.
Our regular event is that same week, Thursday, Sept 25, 7pm:
Mike Nelson – The Great American Super-GridAmple free parking right outside. Wheelchair accessible, and we have assisted listening devices.
We're about a mile west of the I-70 exit at Youngfield/32nd Ave (Applewood).Learn about the webinars and events our chapters organize and sign up for our monthly newsletter here:
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Background photo: PV near Mesa Verde National Park, Martin Voelker - Mike Nelson – The Great American Super-Grid ProjectJefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO
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In-person and live streaming
Mike Nelson recently retired as Denver7 Chief Meteorologist. He was one of the few weathermen courageous enough to insist that we must face the reality of climate change.Mr Nelson speaks about the enormous prospects for a Great American Super-Grid capable of supplying the entire nation with ample, clean electricity. A high-voltage underground transmission system would create a lot of jobs, improve reliability, address our growing power demand, and yield a tremendous return on investment, while simultaneously working towards urgent climate goals.
Organized by New Energy Colorado (NECO) and the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) as part of a series of talks ahead of the annual Metro Denver Green Home Tour, which is Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Please plan to stay for a reception with food, drinks, and conversations afterwards. This event is Free, but you're welcome to put a donation in the basket.
Hybrid event, in-person and live streaming (the link will appear here).
Ample free parking right outside. Wheelchair accessible, and we have assisted listening devices.
Our 7 PM start time is outside the busy traffic time, and getting there is easy. We're about a mile west of the I-70 exit at Youngfield/32nd Ave (Applewood).
