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2009: Technology, Communications, Utilities, & Infrastructure Technology, Communications, Utilities & Infrastructure 2009/10 Fast Facts
Technology, Communications, Utilities & Infrastructure
• The 2000 Census determined that 600 individuals were location-neutral employees in Steamboat Springs, a 2.5% increase over general population from 1990-2000.
• According to a 2005 survey, there were 700 location-neutral businesses in Routt County.
• The 2005 survey also determined that location-neutral businesses bring an estimated $35 million to the local economy, and $600,000 in sales tax revenue.
• The 2005 survey found that 50% of location-neutral employees and 37% of location-neutral businesses have been in business in Routt County less than five years.
 | | Yampa Valley Electric Association, the rural electric co-op that provides electricity to Steamboat Springs, gets 5 percent of its power from renewable sources like wind. Customers who install solar equipment on their homes can also “net meter,” which means that when excess solar electricity is generated on a roof and sent back into YVEA’s grid, customers can bank that usage for future months and ultimately be compensated for it. |
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