Events

Join local leaders, businesses, and organizations for a day of insights, networking, and forward-thinking strategies to build a more resilient economy. As part of the summit, Sustainable Grand’s Helen Brown will lead The Energy Efficient Trade Opportunity session, focused on the growing demand for energy-saving solutions across Grand County.

With rising energy and heating costs, more households are seeking ways to reduce bills—creating strong demand for contractors in insulation, air sealing, and heat pump installation.

Learn about:

• Colorado's changing energy economy

• The Heat Pump boom

• Free training opportunities in Grand County

• Trade incentives for contractors

• Lead provision

• Consumer rebates that help lower upfront costs

Join Sustainable Grand for a free, hands-on training focused on insulation and air sealing techniques, including blown-in insulation. Designed for contractors and those interested in entering the energy efficiency field, this full-day workshop combines classroom learning with practical experience.

Training includes:

• Hands-on blown-in insulation training

• Air sealing and weatherization techniques

• Classroom instruction with industry experts

• Lunch provided

A $100 deposit is required to reserve your spot and will be fully refunded after attending.

Local contractors recently joined a highly successful, hands-on training focused on installing high-efficiency heat pumps—systems that can be up to four times more efficient than electric baseboard heat. The session provided valuable insight into how contractors can expand their skillsets while helping homeowners and businesses reduce energy use and lower utility costs.

The training included two hours of classroom instruction, followed by a short break and two hours of hands-on experience inside a Mobile Heat Pump Lab, where participants worked directly with equipment and learned key installation fundamentals.

Stay tuned for future workshops and training opportunities from Sustainable Grand, designed to support local contractors and build a more energy-efficient community.