http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com Alternative Fuel/Energy Economy Fri, 02 May 2008 18:59:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Student efforts target ballot By: Robyn Lydick, Highlands Ranch Herald Staff Writer 05/01/2008 Not every high school gets the governor talking about senior projects. But ThunderRidge High School did for 16 students who really are trying to change the world, starting with Highlands Ranch. Instead of shadowing a professional, planting trees ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/05/02/highlands-ranch-herald-energy-city-comments/ Kudos for “green” plan by Denver Post Opinion on May 1, 2008 Re: “Ritter praises ‘green’ students; ThunderRidge seniors create a business plan to make Highlands Ranch fully renewable,” April 25 news story. Kudos to the ThunderRidge seniors who took the initiative to create a comprehensive plan for an alternative energy ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/05/01/energy-city-press-conference-feedback/ Reprinted from the Denver Post Ritter praises “green” students ThunderRidge seniors create a business plan to make Highlands Ranch fully renewable. A proposal by Douglas County students to convert Highlands Ranch into the world’s first community to rely entirely on renewable energy drew praise Thursday from an impressed and kindred spirit: Gov. Bill ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/04/25/governor-ritters-attends-future-energy-city-of-highlands-ranch-press-conference/ Highlands Ranch to Incorporate as an Energy City by the Year 2010 Highlands Ranch would become the first incorporated city in the world that focuses 100% on energy initiatives On Thursday, April 24, 2008, ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado hosted a Clean Tech Energy Day & Press Conference. Clean Tech Energy ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/04/24/thunderridge-clean-tech-energy-day-press-conference/ Tuesday, March 25, 2008 The Vision for the City of Highlands Ranch is: Energy companies that relocate to Highlands Ranch will be focusing their efforts on climate change, energy research and development,making a contribution to the local economy, and transforming the city into a hub for “clean tech” research. Venture capitalists ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/03/25/trhs-seniors-present-highlands-ranch-energy-incorporation-to-hrmd/ February 14, 2008 All TRHS senior groups presented a progress report on their research modules: Clean Tech Energy Incubator: Site plan and architectural drawings are complete. 3D Google Earth modeling and 3D virtual tour is being worked on. Solar/Wind: Solar calculations and specifications have been completed. Minor adjustments to be made. ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/02/14/energy-energy-incorporation-progress-report/ A ten minute presentation was made to the Young Republicans group on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Warhorse Inn restaurant in Parker Colorado. The general topic was centered around incorporating Highlands Ranch based upon a 100% energy platform. http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2008/01/26/future-city-of-highlands-ranch-presentation/ These organizations have offered assistance to the ThunderRidge seniors who are working on the “Future City of Highlands Ranch Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuel ” research project. Burt Automotive Network Ford Motor Company Merrill Lynch National Renewable Energy Lab Centennial Water and Sanitation District South Metro Chamber of Commerce Energistic Systems Concepts West Architecture http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2007/12/18/colorado-organizations-offering-assistance-on-the-highlands-ranch-colorado-renewable-energy-alternative-fuel-project/ ThunderRidge students meet local state representative On Thursday, December 13, 2007, the five “Future City of Highlands Ranch” renewable energy/alternative fuel TRHS research groups presented a status report to an audience of about 20 attendees. Colorado State Representative, House District 43, Frank McNulty was also in attendance. 16 TRHS seniors ... http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2007/12/14/energy-empowerment-for-highlands-ranch/ The Highlands Ranch Colorado renewable energy clean technology incubator park is being studied at the Shea Homes property located between C-470 and Highlands Ranch Parkway and east of Lucent Blvd. Tag Cloud denver energy colorado electricity colorado biomass denver electricity colorado renewable vail energy colorado fuels xcel energy colorado puc colorado utilities colorado natural gas colorado resources http://renewablehighlandsranch.blogsome.com/2007/12/01/colorado-renewable-energy-clean-tech-park/