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FROM : hZYW . PHONE NO. 9631545 . Jul. 20 1993 11:23PM P06 We realized by implementing the pilot project in Carbondale . that there are additional unexpected benefits that come along wi,th the process. For example, when installing the showerhead we notice the hot water temperature is over 150 degrees and we can realize significant savings by reducing the setting between 120 and 130 degrees. We can also recommend insulation on their hot water heater tanks and pipes. Project participants usually have other questions about how to save energy and reduce their utility bills. This leads to public education regarding the conservation of natural resources and the importance of using them more efficiently in the future. SHARING RESULTS OF PROJECT To begin, the RFEC and Roaring Fork Forum members will use the local radio stations and newspapers to help distribute the ongoing progtess.of the project and the monitored water and energy savings. With over 20,000 citizens living at the head waters of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers. residents will become even more aware of the importance of water conservation. Public Service Announcements via the media will convey to locals the results of this project. The Roaring Fork Forum members will share the results with other rural, mountainous resort communities, Project results will be conv~yed to local Council of Governments and other communities may pattern future water saving efforts after this project. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT There will be a wide variety of groups involved in the project. pitkin County will serve as the lead governmental entity in the grant. The Roaring Fork Forum regularly scheduled meetings will have status reports of the effort and will help promote the project. Other groups that. will lend assistance during 1993 include the Town of Carbondale Environmental Board that has endorsed this grant application and will help with implementation. Further, the City of Aspen/Pitkin County Energy Committee has also endorsed the project and will help. The Roaring Fork Energy Center has been a non-profit for over 18 years working in the valley on programs to conserve natural resources. The RFEC will be involved from the start to finish of this project. We will enlist the support from local volunt.eers like. local Rotary Clubs and interested students from the public high schools and Colorado Mountain College. As the project develops, we will request additional help from other local groups and individuals. .