Our Mission - Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE)

4CORE serves Southwest Colorado by promoting resource conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy through education and programs that strengthen the local economy and foster a healthy, sustainable environment.

Who is 4CORE?

The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with a goal of providing programs and projects that ensure immediate energy and cost savings, especially for our lower income residents. We provide beneficial electrification and renewable energy installations, encourage the adoption of clean transportation with electric vehicles and provide water conservation education and best practices, all with the intent of reducing the emissions that produce the harmful effects of a rapidly warming planet.

Our Beginnings

4CORE was formed in 2008 by a coalition of diverse stakeholders, including representatives from local municipalities, utilities, energy companies, and other organizations and businesses with the goal of creating an organization to promote resource efficiency. The resulting nonprofit organization is a unique collaboration among local utilities, local governments, and grass root citizens’ efforts. The organization has provided education, outreach and services to low-income households in the five-county region. 4CORE’s mission is to serve Southwest Colorado as the leading resource for the effective and efficient use of energy to promote and sustain vibrant local communities.

Our Impact

4CORE’s programs have had measurable impacts in the region by educating, implementing and administering weatherization audits and upgrades for low-income families, resource efficiency education to businesses, healthy home programs and solar installations for low-income housing. These dedicated programs reduce the need for coal-fired power generation resulting in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and cost-savings on electric utilities for hundreds of residents and businesses in southwest Colorado. These projects have a positive impact on the indoor and outdoor air quality, water efficiency, save money and support the well-being of the residents throughout the region.

Focus Areas

  • Energy Efficiency, health, and safety focus for commercial buildings and homes,
  • Innovative Solutions, or forward thinking energy solutions, including solar for lower income residents
  • Resource Efficiency Education including water conservation programs
  • Clean, Electric Transportation programs

Goals

  • Goal 1: Educate regional residents on the benefits of integrating and adopting resource conservation measures and energy efficiency practices into their daily lives.
  • Goal 2: Provide the programs and tools that conserve resources, reduces energy consumption and creates renewable energy opportunities to businesses, residents and low-income households who would benefit the most from conservation and efficiency programs.
  • Goal 3: Work collaboratively with regional organizations, utilities, counties and municipalities to maximize program efficiencies and reach the most residents in the region.
  • Goal 4: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions ensuring cleaner, healthier air and water for our region.

Our Location

Located in The Smiley Building
Physical: 1309 E. Third Ave. Suite 3
Mailing: 10 Town Plaza #190
Phone: 970.259.1916
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Memberships

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4CORE’s ability to provide essential resource efficiency programs and projects is possible through grants, partnering with utilities, local governments, national and regional foundations as well as federal and state grants. Community support is critical to matching grant funds and your contribution makes a significant impact in where we focus our programs and how much we can do for your town or community. Learn more on our Support page.