• 81 buildings and
• 800,000 square feet of conditioned space.

• Airport Terminal
• Eagle County Building
• Justice Center

Weatherization is like a blanket around your house. It keeps your heating/cooling in while keeping "the elements" out.

What can you do to weatherize your home?

• Duct sealing

• Caulking and weather-stripping

• Insulation

• Pipe wrap and hot water heater blankets

• Insulating curtains/shades

• And more!

Need help?

• Get coaching through Walking Mountains or CORE.  Ask about income-qualified programs that can save money on weatherization.

• Walking Mountains Science Center (in the Eagle River Valley)

• Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE, in the Roaring Fork Valley)

• Holy Cross Energy (electric utility for most of Eagle County)

• Xcel Energy (electric and gas utility for some of Eagle County)

• Black Hills Energy (natural gas utility for most of Eagle County)

As the electrical grid shifts toward renewables, transitioning from direct fossil fuel use (like gas furnaces and stoves) to electric will reduce emissions in our community. This shift is known as electrification or beneficial electrification.

How can you electrify the appliances in your home?

• Heat pumps replace furnaces, boilers, and baseboards. They work like a reverse air conditioner or refrigerator. Bonus: In the summer, they work as an air conditioner. If you're thinking about replacing your heater or air conditioner, make the replacement a heat pump.

• Heat pump hot water heaters work similarly to heat water in your home.

• Induction stoves use electromagnetism to cook your food while keeping the cooktop cool and safe.

How can you accelerate the transition toward renewables while reducing your carbon footprint?

• Consider renewables, like solar. Community solar projects benefit income-qualified households.

• Battery storage in addition to renewables can increase the resiliency of your home.

Rebates exist for all of these actions. See rebate links for more details.

 ReEnergize Eagle County provides critical home energy improvements for income-qualified residents at no cost while improving the health, safety, and comfort of homes. The ReEnergize program provides enrollment assistance in English and Spanish and coordinates funding from federal, state, and local governments, and utility programs to pay 100 percent of the cost up to a preset limit for identified improvements.

Qualifying households receive a home energy audit to identify and prioritize energy improvements, including air sealing, insulation, and replacing heating/cooling and cooking appliances with high-efficiency upgrades. Improvements are then scheduled and installed for free.

Households are qualified for ReEnergize based on combined income. Income limits correspond to 150 percent of the area median income (AMI) in Eagle County. 

ReEnergize is an Eagle County program managed by Walking Mountains in the Eagle River Valley and the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) in the Roaring Fork Valley. For more information, contact the Walking Mountains Energy Program at energy@walkingmountains.org or 970-328-8777 for English and hola@walkingmountains.org or 970-343-6530 for Spanish. Find more information about CORE’s programs at aspencore.org or contact CORE’s Energy Concierge at energy@aspencore.org or 970-925-9775 x1003. 

Income-qualified program that provides free weatherization assistance and electrical upgrades, including heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and induction ranges (with cookware) in Eagle County homes for renters and home owners. 

Benefits include:

• Improved indoor air quality,

• Improved safety,

• Energy savings, and

• Reduced GHG emissions.

How can I apply?

1. Make sure you're eligible by reviewing the CARE income qualifications on the Northwest Colorado Council of Government's (NWCCOG) website.

2. Fill out the application (also on the website) and send it to wxoutreach@nwccog.org or PO Box 2308, Silverthorne, CO 80498 

3. Questions? Call NWCCOG at 800-332-3669.

If you don't meet income-qualifications for this program, reach out to Walking Mountains Science Center or CORE to help guide actions you can take in your home and associated rebates.

Multifamily properties provide an incredible opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community while increasing the quality of life for a greater number of residents.

What does the program do?

The Multifamily BEECH program provides multifamily properties (4+ units per building) with engineered upgrades to existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and other electrification measures such as hot water heating, cooking, lighting, and more!

Does Eagle County pay for everything?

No, building owners are responsible for contracting with the engineer directly. All installation is performed at the building owner's expense.

How can I apply?

If you live in or own multifamily housing and are interested in this program, contact john.gitchell@eaglecounty.us to see if your multifamily building is a candidate for this opportunity.

Do you live in a deed-restricted home and need to replace your furnace or air-conditioned?
You may be eligible for incremental funds from the ECO Credits program. 

The Electrification Carbon Offset (ECO) Credits program is a local carbon offset program with funds to help locals electrify their deed-restricted home in Eagle County.

Why this program?

Many of Eagle County's deed-restricted homes were built around 20 years ago. Many have original furnaces. Installing heat pumps before the appliances fail maintains comfort on a prudent timeline. Heat pumps also provide the additional benefit of cooling in the summer.

How do I apply for the funding?

Reach out to Kasey Provorse at Energy Smart Colorado.