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Upcoming Events

Top 5 Energy-Saving Upgrades for Your Home

Thursday, April 3, 2025

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 

Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Center 

Most homes in our region share common energy efficiency needs, and upgrading can lead to big savings. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the top five most effective home energy upgrades. Whether your home needs just one improvement or could benefit from all five, this class will show you ways to cut energy use and lower your utility bills. Presented by Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), it’s a great opportunity to get practical tips for a more efficient, cost-saving home.

Register Here

Walking Mountains Heat Pump Webinars

Varying Dates, April through June, 2025

Virtual – Registration Required

Find out what heat pump is right for you with our free webinar series! Join energy experts from Walking Mountains to learn about the newest technology, rebate opportunities, installation advice, and more!

  • April 9 – Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Water Heaters for New Homes
  • April 16 – HVAC Contractors: Heat Pump Selection for Rebate Requirements and Maximizing Your Success
  • April 23 – Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Water Heaters for Existing Ducted Homes
  • April 30 – Home Weatherization and Electrification: How to Create and Implement an Affordable Plan
  • May 7 – Residential Heat Pump Water Heaters to Replace Gas or Electric Water Heaters
  • June 4 – Heat Pump Options for Existing Homes with Radiant In-Floor Heating
Register Here

Fiesta de Sostenabilidad

Saturday, April 12, 2025

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Walking Mountains Museum 

Join the party of the year! Enjoy free food, fun prizes, live music, and collaborations with local organizations. Learn about sustainability in our valley in a fun and interactive way.

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Climate Action Week

April 15-23, 2025

Throughout Eagle County

Hosted by Walking Mountains, Climate Action Week is a week of events, culminating with Earth Day, to inspire climate action and highlight local climate action partners!

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Town of Vail Sustainable Snowmelt Geothermal Tour

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Grandview Room, Vail CO

Free event! Join Walking Mountains and the Town of Vail in the Grandview Room in Lionshead Village to hear a presentation on Vail’s Geothermal Energy Network Snowmelt Project.

Following the presentation will be a short walking tour highlighting sustainable features in Lionshead Village.

The event will conclude with an optional happy hour around 5:30pm at the Actively Green Certified Blue Moose, where you can relax and continue the conversation.

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Avon Net Zero Expo

Friday, April 18, 2025

1:00 p.m. 

Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

A free event for home owners:

  • Increase energy efficiency
  • Reduce utility bills
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Learn about energy rebates
  • Sign-up for free energy audits
  • Presentations & networking reception
Register Here

MayFest Youth Resource Fair

Saturday, May 3, 2025

All Day

Parachute – Cottonwood Park

The event is designed to bring youth, their families, and community organizations together to learn about local resources, career opportunities, and internships, all while enjoying a day of fun activities. 

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Holy Cross Energy Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 5, 2025

5:00 p.m. 

The Lodge at Buttermilk Mountain Resort

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April Events

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Webinar: Heat Pumps for Homes with a Duct System

07/12/2023
5:00 pm

Learn how a Cold Climate Heat Pump heating and cooling system can save you money on heating bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce reliance on natural gas or propane. This webinar is focused on practical information and tips for homeowners and will cover the following topics:

  • the advancement of traditional heat pump systems to cold climate systems that are made to work in the coldest regions of the United States
  • cost comparison between traditional furnace/AC and heat pump based systems
  • heat pump system options for your home
  • tips on getting a good heat pump system for your home (design and installation)
  • pitfalls to avoid when getting a new heating system
  • how to select a contractor and work with them to get a quality system that meets your needs and budget

Register HERE

Touch a Truck – Glenwood Springs

07/26/2023
10:00 am

Hosted by the Glenwood Springs Community Center

Bring your little ones to  interact and learn from local heroes who work hard for our community! Hop inside all the big trucks and rigs: firetrucks, police cars, dump trucks, trash trucks, tractors, excavators, food trucks, and of course, our bucket truck!

Ages:1-7 + Caregiver
Date: July 26th
Time: 10am-12pm

Walking Mountains Heat Pump Webinar Series

07/10/2024
5:30 pm

Air Source and Ground Source Heat Pump System Options for Heating and Cooling New Homes for Homeowners, Architects, and Builders

July 10, 2024 @ 5:30pm

This webinar will provide an overview of all the air source and ground source heat pump options and distribution systems available, providing a comparison of the pros and cons of each.

Please note this is a virtual webinar hosted on zoom. Links to the webinar will be included in the confirmation email. Please contact nikkim@walkingmountains.org with any questions.

 

 

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Brats & Kilowatts / Vail Summer Concert Series

06/18/2023
5:00 pm

A special edition of Brats & Kilowatts, opening for a free live show from The Dip!

HCE members enjoy a free brat and beer on us if you arrive between 5 and 6 p.m. We’ll be there to chat about how we can help you reach your energy goals, and hear how we helped the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater recently install solar panels and cut 25% of their electricity use.

RSVP HERE

Holy Cross Energy Annual Meeting & Election

06/06/2024
5:00 pm

Doors at 5:00 p.m., Election Closes at 6:00 p.m.

Join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting.

  • Food
  • Live Music
  • In-Person Voting
  • Board of Directors Election Results
  • State of The Co-op from President & CEO Bryan Hannegan

The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW)

400 Robinson St, Basalt, CO 81621

Climate Conscious Kitchen

06/13/2023
5:30 pm

Hosted by CORE

In the spirit of Food + Wine, this event will showcase a variety of projects and people who are actively working to make the food and beverage industry more sustainable. Learn how to lower carbon emissions in your own kitchen through the way you cook, the appliances in your home or business, and the foods and beverages you choose to consume.

This event will include:

  • Induction cooking demonstration and presentation by Cody Rydin, Executive Chef with Aspen Skiing Company.
  • Cocktails from “The Most Sustainable Distillery on the Planet”, Marble Distillery, and presentation by the co-owner, Connie Baker.
  • Local farm-to-table produce from The Farm Collaborative with a presentation from Eden Vardy, Executive Director.

When: June 13th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: The W Aspen
Cost: Free to attend

Webinar: Mini-split Heat Pumps for Existing Homes

06/07/2023
5:00 pm

Hosted by Walking Mountains Science Center

Whether you are looking to add cooling, reduce your heating bill, reduce your energy footprint or a combination cold climate mini-split heat pump systems are an option to consider. This webinar is focused on practical information and tips and cover the following topics:

  • the advancement of traditional heat pump systems to cold climate systems that are made to work in the coldest regions of the United States
  • what are mini-split systems and retro-fit options for your home
  • how mini-split systems can save money on heating
  • tips on getting a good heat pump system for your home (design and installation)
  • pitfalls to avoid when getting a new heating system
  • how to select a contractor and work with them to get a quality system that meets your needs and budge

Experience Electric Road Show

06/04/2023
1:00 pm

1:00 -2:00  pm: EVs 101
Learn the basics of electric vehicles, EV charging, cost of ownership, tax credits (for used EVs too!) and more in this bilingual presentation. Snacks provided.

2:00 – 5:00 pm: Ride & Drive
Test drive new and used EVs and e-bikes, talk to EV owners and dealer reps, and get advice from local clean-energy nonprofits on how to take maximum advantage of tax credits and other incentives.

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Avon Sustainability Fair

05/24/2023
4:30 pm

Mark your calendars and celebrate the changing seasons on May 24th with a little spring cleaning at the ninth annual Avon Town Clean Up, expanded to include a Sustainability Fair! This is your chance to clean up our beautiful Town after a long winter season, recycle your electronic waste, learn from local sustainability experts, all while enjoying free ice-cold beer and delicious food provided by Ein Prosit (while supplies last).

Learn how to make your home and business more sustainable at the Sustainability Fair featuring local industry experts providing education, demonstrations and showcasing best practices in waste diversion through composting and recycling, waterwise landscaping, water, and energy conservation and more. Town Staff will also be onsite to provide information on Avon’s recycling, compost and waste programs, the landscaping and noxious weed ordinances, energy rebates, new electric vehicles and so much more.

Onsite education and demonstration booths include:

  • Energy Smart Colorado & Walking Mountains
  • Holy Cross Energy PuRE Program
  • Vail Honeywagon
  • Waste Management
  • Vail Valley Waste
  • Evergreen Zero Waste
  • Eagle River Water & Sanitation
  • Home Depot
  • Recycling
  • Landscaping Ord & Noxious Weeds Booth
  • E-Bike Rebate
  • EV Testing & Demonstration
  • Shift Bike Station

Join us for happy hour on Wednesday, May 24th to help us become Sustainable Together! #avonforever

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: 1 Lake Street Avon, CO

  • Clean up volunteers can check-in to get a bag and gloves and will have 2 zones to help clean up.

Public Transportation & Parking: 

  • The use of public transportation is encouraged as well as walking or riding a bike to Town Hall.
  • Parking will be extremely limited with free on street parking available on Lake Street, W. Beaver Creek Boulevard and W. Benchmark Road.

More Information HERE

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Sustainable Business Workshop: Electrification Inside & Out

04/19/2023
12:00 pm

Hosted by Walking Mountain Science Center

12:00pm-2:30pm

From electric vehicle charging stations to electric fireplaces and electric cooktops, there are so many ways to electrify your business inside and out! In this workshop, guest speaker experts will share insights, opportunities, incentives and best practices  that will help electrify your business and your customers. Learn how to give your business a marketing boost, attract new customers, improve customer health and employee safety, plus so much more!

Learn More HERE