Category: Community Connections
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The Language of Leadership: Building Cultures Through Better Communication
Toxic workplaces rarely emerge overnight. More often, they develop quietly—through poorly handled feedback, dismissive language or inconsistent communication from leadership. A leader might think they’re being “direct,” when in fact they’re coming across as harsh or condescending. They might believe they’re empowering their team, but their lack of clarity or responsiveness leaves staff feeling unheard.…
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Plugged In Part 6: Colorado’s Road to Cleaner Air, Economic Equity and Electric Futures
The “Plugged In” series has followed the stories of Coloradans navigating the shift to electric vehicles. From first-time buyers to longtime advocates, one theme has echoed through each story: switching to an EV is about far more than just convenience. Making the decision to drive an electric vehicle has tremendous impacts on community health, financial…
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Plugged In Part 5: Electric Vehicles Offer Torque, Tech and a Path to Healthier Communities
Years ago, the concept of an electric vehicles (EVs) would have seemed far-fetched and out of reach for everyday Americans. Today, battery-powered transportation is growing in popularity and accessibility, and the cars that once felt futuristic are well within reach. With ongoing advances in design, efficiency and style, EVs are delivering features that appeal to…
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Plugged In Part 4: The Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Program is Supercharging Affordability
Colorado has big goals when it comes to electric vehicles, with aspirations to get 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030. In an effort to replace gas-guzzlers with environmentally-friendly cars, trucks and SUVs, the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) program, launched by the Colorado Energy Office and Department of Revenue, combines generous trade-in…
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The Facts About EV Charging
Electric vehicles can be charged three different ways: Level 1, Level 2, and direct-current fast charging (DCFC). Each EV charging option differs in speed, cost and convenience, shaping how Coloradans plug in on the road and at home. Level 1 chargers use a standard 120-volt outlet – the same as plugging in a lamp. They are…
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Plugged In Part 3: The Environmental Benefits of Electric Vehicles: Why Colorado Communities Should Care
As Colorado works to combat climate change, electric vehicles have emerged as a driving force in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. Beyond the global headlines, the environmental benefits of EVs are making a difference much closer to home: in the neighborhoods, communities and families that call the state’s urban centers home. From…
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Plugged In Part 2: Electric Vehicles Offer Broad Benefits & Major Savings Before Tax Credits Expire
This article is part of the Plugged In series and was produced with support from the Colorado Energy Office. Electric vehicles are no longer a futuristic vision. They are an increasingly practical choice for a wide range of drivers from daily commuters to large families, environmental advocates and budget-conscious consumers. With federal tax credits up to…
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Plugged In Part 1: The Road to Affordable EV Transportation
This article is part of the Plugged In series and was produced with support from the Colorado Energy Office. For generations, families in Colorado’s most underserved neighborhoods have lived with the highest costs of transportation and the harshest impacts of air pollution. Aging gas vehicles drain budgets with fuel and repairs, while tailpipe emissions exacerbate…