Local Energy Leader Selected for National Leadership Program

 

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) selected Cori Andreatta, Program Specialist at Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE), to participate in its 2010 Executive Energy Leadership Program along with 19 other representatives throughout the United States.  NREL’s Energy Executives Leadership Program (“Energy Execs”) is a premier leadership program focused on educating business, community and government leaders about clean energy solutions.  

 “4CORE’s recent role facilitating southwest Colorado’s resource and energy action plan makes this a timely benefit for both Cori and our community,” said Aileen Tracy, director of 4CORE. “We are very pleased and proud that Cori was selected for this well-deserved opportunity.”

Energy Execs is a five month program enabling “energy ambassadors” and executive decision-makers throughout the United States a comprehensive study of renewable energy resources and energy efficiency technologies. Monthly technology education sessions are held covering topics such as renewable utility applications, biofuels, transportation and energy efficient building applications.  Emphasis is on future energy markets and analysis tools for renewable energy and energy efficiency applications. Briefings by NREL technology experts, research laboratory tours, and visits to field applications are part of the classroom experience. The program is geared toward executives with the ability to influence energy strategies in their organization or community. At the conclusion of the program, participants present a viable project appropriate to their organization.

                “Energy Execs serve as energy ambassadors and help guide communities with their future energy decisions and stewardship. Cori and the 4CORE organization will be facilitating energy strategies in southwest Colorado,” said Angie Fyfe, Colorado Governor’s Energy Office Program Manager. “NREL’s program is a perfect fit and perfectly timed opportunity.”

Cori Andreatta joined the 4CORE team in April 2009 to promote renewable energy and efficiency across southwest Colorado’s five-county region. She has a degree in Computer Information Systems from Fort Lewis College.

4CORE facilitates resource and energy action plans, manages the Weatherization Assistance Program, and provides education, seminars, and trainings on sustainable practices in Southwest Colorado.

For more information, visit www.fourcore.org, e-mail [email protected] or contact Teresa Steely at 970.259.1916.

About 4CORE

The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) is non-profit organization that provides coalition-building and cooperation to help reduce the community’s energy use and promote renewable energy resources. 4CORE’s mission is to promote resource conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy in order to decrease the emission of pollutants, protect public health and strengthen the economy. Visit www.fourcore.org for more information.

About NREL

NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL is operated for the DOE by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. Through a “Campus of the Future” NREL is attempting to achieve national energy goals through a bold vision and clear concept for the future.