At VISION House Transcend, local and regional utilities, GCEA and Tri-State prove that clean, resilient energy partnerships are possible—and profitable.
The VISION House Transcend home isn’t just net zero and all-electric; it’s grid interactive. Thanks to Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and Tri-State Generation & Transmission, this project showcases how utilities can embrace the future. Solar arrays paired with battery storage and Schneider Electric smart panels transform Transcend into a virtual power plant, capable of sending energy back to the grid when demand spikes.
The result? Credits from the local co-op offset remaining costs, turning a home into both a consumer and a producer of clean energy. With utilities like GCEA and Tri-State leading the way, homeowners gain resilience, communities benefit from cleaner power, and the grid itself becomes smarter and more reliable.
As cofounder and CEO of Green Builder Media, Sara is a visionary thought leader and passionate advocate for sustainability. A former venture capitalist, she has participated in the life cycle (from funding to exit) of over 20 companies, with an emphasis on combining sustainability and profitability. She lives in Lake City, Colo., with her husband, where she is an avid long-distance runner, snowboarder, and Crossfit trainer. She is also on the Board of Directors at Dvele, runs the Rural Segment for Energize Colorado, and is a former County Commissioner.
Powering the Future in Conjunction with Local Utility
At VISION House Transcend, local and regional utilities, GCEA and Tri-State prove that clean, resilient energy partnerships are possible—and profitable.
The VISION House Transcend home isn’t just net zero and all-electric; it’s grid interactive. Thanks to Gunnison County Electric Association (GCEA) and Tri-State Generation & Transmission, this project showcases how utilities can embrace the future. Solar arrays paired with battery storage and Schneider Electric smart panels transform Transcend into a virtual power plant, capable of sending energy back to the grid when demand spikes.
The result? Credits from the local co-op offset remaining costs, turning a home into both a consumer and a producer of clean energy. With utilities like GCEA and Tri-State leading the way, homeowners gain resilience, communities benefit from cleaner power, and the grid itself becomes smarter and more reliable.
Learn more about GCEA and Tri-State’s participation in the VISION House Transcend.
For more information, check out the project walkthrough at YouTube and visit theVISION House Transcend microsite .
By Sara Gutterman
As cofounder and CEO of Green Builder Media, Sara is a visionary thought leader and passionate advocate for sustainability. A former venture capitalist, she has participated in the life cycle (from funding to exit) of over 20 companies, with an emphasis on combining sustainability and profitability. She lives in Lake City, Colo., with her husband, where she is an avid long-distance runner, snowboarder, and Crossfit trainer. She is also on the Board of Directors at Dvele, runs the Rural Segment for Energize Colorado, and is a former County Commissioner.Also Read