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Energy Smart Colorado Recognized as Yampa Valley Sustainability Council’s 2024 Partner of the Year

Energy Smart Colorado (ESC) is honored to have been named Yampa Valley Sustainability Council’s (YVSC) 2024 Partner of the Year. This recognition reflects the impact of our collaboration with sustainability organizations across Colorado and our collective work to advance energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and emissions reductions in local communities.

YVSC recognized ESC for its enhanced support to its local energy program delivery throughout 2024. With the help of ESC, YVSC was able to offer multiple cold climate air source heat pump workshops, increase Spanish language outreach to the community, integrate quick fix measures into energy assessments and offer the assessments for a $100 upfront cost — a significant discount from the previous $500 cost for a home energy assessment in the region.

A Partnership for Sustainability

Each year, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) presents awards to community members and groups who have taken significant steps toward promoting a healthier, greener future for the local community. ESC is honored to be recognized alongside community members, businesses, and nonprofits addressing climate action in Northwest Colorado.

ESC’s impact is built on strong partnerships, and our work with YVSC in Routt and Moffat Counties has been instrumental in expanding access to home energy assessments, rebates, and electrification resources. By working in collaboration, YVSC and ESC is helping more residents and businesses take steps toward lower energy costs and reducing carbon emissions.

Looking Ahead

This recognition reaffirms our commitment to scaling energy savings and sustainability efforts across the the central and western region of Colorado. As we continue to expand our energy efficiency programs and support local electrification initiatives, we remain dedicated to working with partners like YVSC to reduce emissions.

Read more about the 2024 YVSC Sustainability Awards and the other honorees: YVSC 2024 Sustainability Awards

We are grateful to YVSC and each of our regional partners for local outreach efforts to make energy efficiency more accessible to households and businesses throughout their communities.

“Energy Smart Colorado is honored to be chosen by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council as their 2024 Partner of the Year. We look forward to increasing our support and collaboration with YVSC in the years to come.”

– Kasey Provorse, Executive Director, Energy Smart Colorado

About Energy Smart Colorado

Energy Smart Colorado (ESC) began in 2010 as a federally funded program to provide energy efficiency services to residences in the central mountain region. The program was created and delivered by Eagle County, Pitkin County, and Gunnison County working collaboratively with their community-based non-profit partners.

In 2014, the program incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to make energy efficiency improvements simple and affordable for Colorado residents.

Energy Smart Colorado is now a collaboration of 10 community partners serving 20 Colorado counties whose collective goal is to make residential and commercial energy efficiency improvements simple and affordable while advancing community-based goals for climate action.