The Crested Butte News Serving the Gunnison Valley since 1999
See you on the Rec Path!
By Kendra Walker
For the third summer, the town of Mt. Crested Butte is once again offering an e-bike rebate program to residents. The goal of the program is to promote environmentally friendly means of transportation and reduce traffic congestion by encouraging residents to use e-bikes to commute to work, events and activities.
Mt. Crested Butte residents or town employees who purchase a new Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike in 2025 have the opportunity to apply to receive a $500 rebate. If the e-bike is purchased from a Gunnison County retailer, the applicant will earn an additional $50 rebate, for a total of $550. If the applicant purchases an e-bike from a Mt. Crested Butte retailer, they will earn another $50 rebate for a total of $600.
During their June 17 meeting, the town council agreed to fund an initial $10,000 toward the 2025 program. The council also agreed to allow retroactive rebates to any new e-bikes purchased earlier this year from January 1 and on.
Last year, the town issued 28 e-bike rebates, totaling $14,550, according to town clerk Tiffany O’Connell. Additionally, the town issued 31 AMI-restricted e-bike rebates totaling $45,190 through a state rebate program which ended June 15. The council plans to monitor the demand this season and re-evaluate the budget and requirements as needed.
The e-bike rebates are limited to one rebate per person, and previous recipients of the town’s e-bike rebates are not eligible for further rebates, said O’Connell. Additionally, full suspension e-bikes do not qualify, and the rebate cannot exceed the cost of the e-bike.
Applicants must provide proof of residence in Mt. Crested Butte. Visit the town’s website at mtcb.colorado.gov/projects-initiatives/e-bike-rebate-programs for more information and the full list of requirements to qualify for a rebate.
