GREEN BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Green Business Program is a fee for service program with the primary goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial buildings, resulting in lower energy bills.
An initial consultation is free, and we make a plan customized for your business and building. It’s our job to keep track of federal, state, and utility incentives; we fill out the forms, you just sign and get money back.
If you’re ready to to make energy upgrades and aren’t sure where to start, start here. Anything from LED upgrades up to 7-figure financing for building renovations like insulation, efficient heating system replacement, solar, and more.
WHY GET CERTIFIED
Save your business money
An efficient building has significantly lower overhead costs, let us help you reduce the initial investment for a faster payback time.
Be a Leader in the LOCAL sustainability movement
Commercial buildings contribute one-fifth of our local carbon emissions. Lead the way toward establishing a community of businesses implementing and upholding sustainable practices. Set an example for other businesses and be a part of the growing movement of businesses making a difference!
HOW IT WORKS
San Miguel County and Telluride are matching the certification fee in 2020. You only pay half at $125.
Schedule a free initial consultation and walkthrough with one of our energy auditors - 1 hour
Discuss your goals & issues
Identify easy fixes
Collect information for rebate incentives
Initial Certification
Initial certification is $250 for small businesses and $400 for spaces over 10,000 sqft
We build a quote with free and subsidized equipment and installation services - you choose measures a la carte
We provide a sustainability company policy with specific actions to lower bills and carbon impacts
EcoAction can perform many smaller installations, and connect you with trusted contractors for larger projects
Set bigger, but realistic goals for the following year
Yearly Re-certification
Follow up on yearly goals
Address new issues and opportunities
FAQs
Cost of Certification:
First time Certification = $250 for businesses under 10,000 sqft | $450 for business spaces larger than 10,000 sqft
Recertification = $150 per business
*This year EcoAction Partners has secured funding from the Town of Telluride and San Miguel County as a 2020 Incentives Program to cover 50% of the certification fee for 2020 qualifying Telluride businesses (covers up to $150 per business).
What does the cost of certification pay for?
Certification unlocks thousands of dollars in equipment and services.
An energy consultation and walk-through that is customized to your business to identify energy saving opportunities.
Professional guidance navigating government and utility financial incentives that help your business pay for upgrades.
Connection with comprehensive energy audits and contractors for larger upgrades.
Our coordinators will help you find solutions to your business’ specific sustainability concerns
Locations available?
Ouray County
San Miguel County
West End communities - Nucla, Naturita
Within SMPA electric service territory
The Towns of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ridgway, City of Ouray and San Miguel and Ouray Counties recognize this certification regionally as a sustainable initiative.
As a certified business EcoAction Partners will market your business on our website and provide a signed certificate with their logo, green seal of certification window cling & standard window cling.
The mission of the Green Business Certification Program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to ultimately achieve carbon neutrality in our region. EcoAction Partners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
CURRENT LIST OF CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
The following businesses have taken the steps to identify, prioritize and successfully complete energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction practices, and conservation measures.
Read more about our Green Business Certified Community
