• Sustainability Fund: HOAs can ensure that there are funds available to complete sustainability projects by creating a sustainability fund. This is similar to a reserve fund in that it ensures the community has money to complete large improvement projects. However, in this case, the money is earmarked for sustainability projects, such as a conversion to water-wise landscaping or HVAC electrification in condo associations. This can be incorporated during the HOA’s annual budget process, similar to that of reserve contributions.

  • C-PACE Financing

  • Grow Wild HOA Program

• Home electrification is the process of switching to electricity-powered appliances, from traditional combustion-powered appliances. This is important for the environment and the health of the individuals living in your home because combustion-powered appliances burn fuel and release harmful emissions into the air. While this transition may sound difficult, there are benefits awaiting proactive building owners who choose to embrace these upgrades, including improved occupant health due to fewer released pollutants, savings on your energy bill, increased property values, and the creation of more livable communities.

  • Educate homeowners on conducting a home energy audit

  • Take advantage of rebates and incentives from NorthWestern Energy and the Inflation Reduction Act

  • Build Better Big Sky 

• Alpenscapes is Big Sky's go-to resource for creating appealing, alpine-appropriate landscapes that are fire-safe, water-wise, and ecosystem-friendly.

  The aim is to use smarter landscaping to produce thriving landscapes and picturesque spaces. As Big Sky continues to grow, native species and fire adaptedness are integral to ecosystem health, while water demand increases, and our water supply becomes less reliable.

  • Check out these resources available for landscaping projects in Big Sky

    • Alpenscapes

    • Gallatin River Task Force

    • Fire Adapted Big Sky Hub

    • Grow Wild

The City of Bozeman put forth Model HOA/POA Covenants that can be used as a template for any organizations looking to amend their preexisting covenants.

Wildfire and environmental resilience are keys to a future thriving community. Adapting to our growing community and changing climate are key in our long term success. Check out our Resilience Resource & Toolkit from our Spring 2025 Workshop.