Clean Energy Economy for the Region

04/29/2026

CLEER is hiring!
We’re looking for someone with a passion for collaboration who can help residents, nonprofits and businesses save energy and money.
The built environment program manager coordinates a team, supports workforce development, and collaborates with regional and state partners to meet local and statewide climate and energy goals.
This full-time role is based out of our Carbondale office. Click on the link in the comments to learn more.

04/20/2026

Drought-tolerant doesn't have to mean drab!
Glenwood Springs residents and businesses can help conserve water and have a more drought-resilient home for less thanks to city-funded rebate programs. Water customers can access turf replacement rebates as well as energy-efficient appliance and faucet rebates.
Find out more about the programs at the link in the comments below.

04/13/2026

Come join us in Basalt on Earth Day for an EV Ride & Drive event! We'll have EVs from a variety of dealerships available for test drives from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 in Basalt River Park. Colorado Energy Office Alpine Bank Holy Cross Energy Town of Basalt

12/17/2025

⚡️ adoption is rising—but charging access in multifamily housing is lagging behind.

One in three cars purchased in Colorado in Q3 2025 was electric—the highest share in the country. At-home charging is the most convenient and affordable option, but it’s often unavailable for multi-family housing units

🚧 The charging gap
• Only 5% of U.S. rental properties offer EV charging
• Multifamily residents face added hurdles: shared parking, electrical upgrades, HOA rules, and upfront costs
• Colorado added more than 20,000 new multifamily housing units in 2025, growing the urgency to act

🔌 Closing the gap
Alongside Walking Mountains, we're offering a free multifamily EV charging coaching program:
• 6 months of one-on-one technical support
• Help navigating incentives and grants
• Support for renters, homeowners, and property managers

🏢 Why it matters
• EV chargers increase property value
• They help attract and retain tenants
• They future-proof buildings for a rapidly electrifying transportation system

🔗 Let’s close the EV charging gap. Learn more:

For people living in multifamily housing—condos, apartments and townhomes—access to at-home EV charging is often nonexistent or challenging.

12/15/2025

No home charger? No problem. 🚗⚡

Access to convenient charging is a big barrier to widespread adoption, especially for renters or drivers without the option to install a home charger. Our latest EV success story shows how Aspen resident Tim Johns has found another path forward.

After using Colorado Energy Office's Vehicle Exchange Program to trade in his gas vehicle, Tim has made public charging a simple, cost-saving part of his routine—whether that’s charging while running errands, walking his dog, or taking advantage of free and fast chargers in the Roaring Fork Valley.

❝I always joke with my girlfriend that we should take my car because it’s free,❞ says Tim.

Tim's story highlights how public charging, smart planning, and state incentives can make EV ownership more accessible across Colorado.

🔗 Read the full story and learn about EV rebates, public charging tools like PlugShare, and CLEER’s free ReCharge Colorado EV coaching services: https://cleanenergyeconomy.net/public-charging-ev-story/

An Aspen resident shows how easy and cost-saving public EV charging can be, thanks to Colorado’s VXC program and smart charging routines.

12/10/2025

📸 Scenes from a test drill in Aspen!

Aspen School District is taking a big step towards creating one of Colorado’s largest K–12 hashtag heating and cooling systems. Early field assessments are complete, and ASD is moving forward with an application for a $5M Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering.

The system will add decarbonized cooling, shift most heating to high-efficiency ground-source heat pumps, and include 150–300 closed-loop geothermal wells—up to 5× more efficient than traditional electric systems.

CLEER is supporting this effort alongside McKinstry, The GreyEdge Group, Bedrock Energy, and Holy Cross Energy to bring an efficient and long-term energy solution to ASD.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gx8RrY3A

12/09/2025

💙 ! Together, we’re building a cleaner, stronger .

CLEER advances renewable energy, clean transportation, and energy efficiency from our base in Garfield County to communities across Colorado. Your support helps Coloradans save money, cut emissions, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Thanks to matching grants through the end of today, your donation is doubled—making an even bigger impact.

🔗 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gv59SG4f

12/08/2025

Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day — a statewide celebration of Coloradans coming together to make a meaningful impact.

When you give to CLEER, you’re investing in cleaner transportation, more efficient buildings and local renewable energy that strengthens Colorado’s economy.

From our home in Garfield County, we work across the region to help communities adopt clean energy solutions that build resilience and long-term savings.

The impact so far:

💰 $43.6 million stimulated through energy efficiency, solar and clean transportation projects

🚗 14 western Colorado counties supported with EV coaching, from ownership to charging infrastructure

🌱 43,802 metric tons of carbon avoided through building energy efficiency projects in Garfield County

Your Colorado Gives Day gift keeps this work moving forward. Donate today: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/CLEER-co

12/05/2025

Want EV charging where you live?

The FREE EV Charging Cohort helps tenants, HOAs, and property managers install EV charging infrastructure by providing technical assistance every step of the way, resources, and funding support. If you're an interested resident, we can guide you on how to work with your HOA to make charging happen. Email [email protected] for more information. Brought to you by Walking Mountains, Clean Energy Economy for the Region, and Climate Action Collaborative.

Learn more >> https://hub.walkingmountains.org/ev-charging-cohort

12/03/2025

❄️ Snowy days are here!

Keep your home warm and save energy with a few simple tips:

🌞 Open curtains during the day for free heat
🛋️ Keep vents clear of furniture
🚪 Seal drafts around doors & windows
🔥 Lower thermostat 1–2°F to save money
💧 Shorten showers + wash clothes in cold water
💡 Switch to LEDs & unplug unused devices

Stay cozy and save! 💙❄️

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❄️ ¡Días nevados!

Mantén tu hogar calientito y ahorra energía con estos tips:
🌞 Abre cortinas durante el día para aprovechar el calor del sol
🛋️ Mantén despejadas las rejillas de calefacción
🚪 Sella corrientes de aire en puertas y ventanas
🔥 Baja el termostato 1–2°F para ahorrar
💧 Dúchate un poco más rápido y lava la ropa con agua fría 😉
💡 Usa focos LED y desconecta aparatos que no uses

¡Calorcito y ahorro! 💙❄️