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On 3.6.12 an amazing thing happened – 250 people gathered at the Absinthe house to hear a handful of local experts. Ok, maybe that’s not so amazing. But what was amazing was the energy level in the room. The event was a blast for the audience and the speakers… everyone was geeking out on energy!

The speakers were challenged to inspire listeners through story, about “energy”, in just five minutes. A couple of things were learned at this event. First, bend the rules because we’re not going to get very far very fast drawing within the lines. Second, energy and the people doing it are progressive and a bit edgy! Even so, most of the videos are posted here on YouTube. As you view these we hope you find inspiration within.

The next switch~ event is penciled in for October of this year.

In Energy,

The Switch~ Team

As the night wound down after the inaugural switch~ event on 3.6.12, the team got into a quick huddle. When we gathered, all of us expressed an awe and an appreciation for the size and scope of the event. We couldn’t believe the thirst and resulting enthusiasm for it. Thanks to the presenters, the Jim Bradford band, the Absinthe House, the sponsors, AESP, and everyone who came out to celebrate energy. Last night exceeded all expectations.

We will be in touch again soon with what is in store for future events. Please take a moment to offer us some feedback about what worked and what didn’t work so that we can make the next event that much better. Please send us an email @ info@energy-switch.org.

In the meantime, enjoy the energy, community, and ideas from switch~!

With many thanks & in energy,

The Switch~ Team

Kate, James, Alana, Chuck, Robin, & Vanessa

Dynamic Pricing for Energy: What Are We So Afraid Of?

Melanie Wemple -E Source

Why Did My Mother Buy Her Prius?

Josh Radoff -YR&G

Boil Some Water, Take a Bath, and Start a Revolution: Climate Change Dynamics

Cory Welch -Navigant

Realizing the Dream

Jay Paidipati, Jane Pater Salmon, Craig McDonald -Navigant

Taking Home Energy Management on the Path to Recycling

Kent Dickson -Tendril

Think Mercury CFLs is a Problem?

Mary Wiener -Boulder County Environmental Health

‘Generation Next’ Utility

Brad Rogers -Navigant

The Tale of Two Cities: Boulder and Boulder

Jane Hummer -Navigant

Positioning Sustainability for Mainstream America

Steve Wilton -Natural Capitalism Solutions

Assessing the Value of Renewable Energy Using Utility Rates

Sean Ong & Ryan McKeel -NREL

The Process of Founding a Clean Tech Company (and why it’s an idea that one should consider very, very carefully).

Yoav Lurie & Justin Segall -Simple Energy

Increasing Energy Efficiency in Colorado

Jeffrey Nathanson -Recharge Colorado