First, we want to thank all of the members of our wonderful business community here in the Gunnison Valley. By running a business here, you contribute to community vibrancy in many ways. Your business is part of the fabric of our community and we want to support you in making your operations more sustainable in a cost-effective way wherever possible.

This is a relatively new initiative for us and one that came about as a result of the Crested Butte Climate Action Plan. Buildings and the energy they require are one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the Town of Crested Butte. If you own your building, you can help us in achieving the ambitious goals laid out in the Climate Action Plan. We’d love to have you on board!

One thing to keep in mind is that several of these options do require an upfront investment. In some cases, grants and low-cost financing are available to support your efforts to make your business more sustainable. In many cases, your upfront investment will end up paying dividends in the long-term because it will reduce the cost of the energy you need for your business.