Sustainability
As a mountain community that depends on snow and healthy ecosystems, the Town of Mt. Crested Butte prioritizes sustainability and meaningful climate action to protect our environment, support our community, and preserve this place for future generations of residents and visitors.
Current sustainability projects:
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
The Town’s most recent (2022) greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
- Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan & Resources for EV Drivers
In 2024, the Towns of Mt. Crested Butte and Crested Butte collaborated with key stakeholders to develop this joint plan as a roadmap for EV readiness for their jurisdictions.
This plan was created to complement regional low-carbon transportation strategies and align with a “park once, then walk, roll, bus, or bike” mentality that is supported by robust public transit services and bicycle infrastructure. However, the reality of living in or visiting mountain communities is that, sometimes, a vehicle is necessary. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that when driving a vehicle is unavoidable, our communities will have the infrastructure, policy, and knowledge to allow that vehicle to be all-electric.
Funding for the REV Plan was secured through a joint application to the Colorado Energy Office’s Local Government EV Readiness Planning Grant. The plan promotes a unified, regional approach to EV readiness, ensuring both towns adapt together rather than separately.
Both Town Councils officially adopted the plan on April 7, 2025.
- GreenDeed
GreenDeed funds energy efficiency retrofits for deed-restricted community housing in the Town of Mt. Crested Butte.
- Compost
Compost services are now available for Mt. Crested Butte residents to drop off their food scraps at Clark's Market in Crested Butte. Sign up today and swing by Mt. Crested Butte Town Hall for a free countertop kitchen bin!