Signing Up for Energy Assessments

The Energy Smart Colorado (ESC) program is available to all households. It provides you with a home energy assessment and the ability to apply for rebates from local utilities for eligible home improvements. An energy assessment costs $400 to homes no larger than 3,000 sqft.

Town of Crested Butte

If you would like to sign up for a energy assessment as part of your Town of Crested Butte remodel, please use this enrollment link here.

GCEA and Gunnison Electric Service Area

We are excited to partner with Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and the City of Gunnison (Gunnison Electric) to provide discounted home energy assessment at $150 / per household to 10 homes in each service area. . This opportunity is available on a first come first serve basis.

  • As part of the assessment, homeowners receive a free “quick-fix” kit valued at $25 for energy saving measures = such as LED lightbulbs, water saving devices, or pipe insulation.
  • You can enroll for an assessment through ESC here.

For more information and to sign up, please contact Gesa Michel, the GVRHA GV-Heat Coordinator, at info@gvrha.org or 970-234-5613.

Tax Incentives and Rebate Opportunities

Households may be eligible for tax incentives or rebates related to upgrades/retrofits that they have undertaken to improve the home’s efficiency, comfort, and safety.

Federal and Colorado tax incentives and rebates can be found here:

Local rebate opportunities are available through

Gunnison County Energy Smart Colorado Contractors

Please see here a list of our local Gunnison County Energy Smart Contractors who can help you with your weatherization upgrade projects.