Fall is upon us, and as cooler weather settles in, many of us are thinking about how to stay warm and cozy this winter without having our utility bills skyrocket. The good news? There are simple, affordable – and even free – ways to make your home or business more comfortable while setting yourself up for bigger energy savings down the road.

Unlike gasoline, electricity is not routinely stored (yet). Accordingly, its availability and hence price varies wildly from time to time and place to place.

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Are you confused about the various names given to electric vehicles? The names are confusing, and it can be argued that they are meant to be; there is money to be made in keeping you confused about them.

At 4CORE, we believe it’s time to rethink what a beautiful yard looks like. Enter sustainable landscaping: a smarter, more resilient way to care for our outdoor spaces that supports pollinators, captures precious rainwater, and gives back to the planet.

Composting is more than just tossing scraps into a bin—it’s a climate solution. This blog dives into the impact of food waste, the power of composting to reduce methane emissions, and how local efforts in Durango—from Table to Farm’s growing services to 4CORE’s hands-on waste audits—are turning trash into transformation.

Most of us know the environmental advantages of switching from fossil fuels to beneficial electrification. But what is sometimes overlooked is the cascade of public health benefits that are also present.

In the heart of Durango, Colorado, 4CORE Green-Certified business owner and Cream Bean Berry founder Katie Burford faced a challenge: how to serve up delicious, homemade artisanal ice cream while minimizing her environmental impact.