Boulder County Offers $25 Trees To Save Energy

BOULDER, CO — Boulder County is offering residents highly discounted trees, according to a release from Energy Saving Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation program. This means Boulderites can get trees in five-gallon buckets for just $25.

Trees can provide a good amount of shade, so when they're placed strategically, they can reduce energy costs. "This program is designed to help you better understand where to plant a tree on your property to achieve maximum shading effect for maximum energy savings," the release said.

"At Boulder County, we're committed to a greener, healthier world," the release said.

The trees are first-come, first-served. Visit the EnergySmart release to buy yours now.

Not only do trees provide cost savings, the release says, but they also add to property value, reduce carbon footprints, boost air quality, catch storm water runoff and provide urban cooling.

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It takes less than 10 minutes to buy a tree online, and there are two pick up events in Boulder and Longmont to choose from.

The Boulder County Sustainability Office with its EnergySmart program, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, City of Boulder, State Farm Insurance and the Town of Lyons are making the project possible.