Sustainability isn’t just a concept at Colorado Mountain College’s (CMC) Summit campus—it’s a way of life. This year’s Sustainable Business Champion award recognizes CMC not just for its solar-powered rooftops, fleet of electric vehicles, and energy-efficient buildings, but for something even more impactful: its students. Through CMC’s Integrated Sustainability bachelor’s degree program, the college is […]
Sustainability isn’t just Jessie Burley’s job—it’s her passion. As the Sustainability & Parking Manager for the Town of Breckenridge, Jessie has spent the past six years turning big ideas into bold action, making Breckenridge a leader in environmental stewardship not just in Colorado, but on a global scale. Her impact is everywhere. Thanks to Jessie’s […]
Nina Waters loves rafting. That’s why she’s a passionate HC3 supporter. As a county commissioner, Nina knows that HC3’s water conservation programs help ensure that Summit County has plenty of water for generations to come.
Mark and Colleen Richmond moved to Frisco in 1979 and became early recyclers with HC3. Since then, they’ve also made energy efficiency improvements at home. These days, their commitment to sustainability is inspired by protecting the planet for their grandchildren.
The Sarges love living in their beautiful mountain home in Breckenridge and want to ensure their kids can experience that same beauty. That’s why they’ve partnered with HC3 to make their home a model of energy efficiency.
For Carol and Jed, it’s not enough to simply talk about environmental stewardship—they are committed to leading by example.
While Doug Jones is no stranger to dusty attics and dark crawl spaces, he’ll tell you that the future is bright. As the Energy Program Director at the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG), he leads a team that helps hundreds of locals make their homes energy efficient in the face of frigid Rocky Mountain […]
Tim honors his commitment to a better world as a board member for the Blue River Watershed Group.
They also think it’s important to show their Latino friends and neighbors that HC3 has programs that can help them, too.
“We’ve always either called the ocean or the mountains home…areas of breathtaking beauty that you care about and want to protect for future generations,” Libby explains.
“I want to make buildings with as small an environmental footprint as possible,” he shares. “Buildings use the majority of energy in Summit County and the U.S. If we can minimize that energy use, we should.”
