Community Engagement

For us, it is not enough to just install solar systems. We believe in leveraging every bit of expertise and capacity we have to go above and beyond in the pursuit of renewable energy equity, justice, and education, in our own little valley and beyond.

Habitat for Humanity

With the goal of providing sustainable, affordable housing for those in need, we have done multiple solar installations for Habitat for Humanity of the Gunnison Valley. Solar electric systems help these homeowners keep their electric bills down, and send more sustainable power onto the local power grid.

Equitable Solar Solutions & Western Solar Society

Equitable Solar Solutions (ESS), part of Coldharbour Institute, works to bring affordable renewable energy to the low-income residents of our valley through a donation-based system of re-using orphaned solar panels. This promotes justice by removing the barriers that prevent our low-income neighbors from accessing clean, affordable energy. Further, it mitigates the amount of solar panels in that prematurely end up in landfills, those which still hold tremendous value despite having already lived a good (albeit short), power-producing life. Often, the newly formed Western Solar Society (WSS), a Western Colorado University student group, provides labor for these projects, giving students meaningful experiences installing solar arrays. The experiences are highly educational and help young students actualize career pathways in solar while working towards shaping a better, more resilient community.

Perpetuity Fund

Nunatak Energy takes a portion of our net sales to help offset the cost of solar projects for people who would benefit the most, both near and far.