e-Bike There Garfield County

Expanding e-bike access in Garfield County

eBikeThere Garfield County is a program that aims to reduce vehicle emissions and expand equitable access to alternative modes of transportation by making e-bikes more affordable to county residents.

In 2026, the program is offering 40 new e-bikes to income-qualified residents at a highly discounted price. Selected applicants will receive a Urtopia Carbon 1 Step-Thru E-Bike – valued at $2,499 – for just $150. In addition, the e-bike will come with a bike lock, pump, helmet, panniers, repair kit, and a tune-up or accessories voucher.

Applicants must meet income requirements, attend an in-person training session in November or December, and track their riding data monthly. 

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 16, 2026.

This bike could be yours!

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An ideal and lightweight commuter/around-town e-bike, the Urtopia Carbon 1 Step-Thru E-Bike is a Class 1 e-bike, featuring a reliable 350W motor, a 36V battery that delivers up to 81 miles of range, and a sturdy rear rack to hold plenty of gear at only 38 lbs!

eBikeThere Application Process

The eBikeThere application opens on Wednesday, September 16 and is expected to close on Friday, October 16 at 5 PM MST. We encourage you to apply soon, as the application may close early based on the number of applications received.

Selected applicants will be notified in late October. Selected applicants will be required to:

  • Contribute the required $150 to participate in the program and receive the e-bike and accessories
  • Attend a 2-hour training in November or December, where they will receive their e-bike
  • Submit monthly reports about their e-bike use for six months

E-Bike quantities are limited, so not all qualified applicants will be selected for the program. Priority will be given to applicants who show commitment to consistently riding their e-bike as detailed in the application. Priority will also be given first to households at or below 80% AMI, then 100% AMI, then 120% AMI, and finally 150% AMI.

Who qualifies for eBikeThere?

You qualify to apply for eBikeThere if you:

  • Are over 18 years of age.
  • Live in Garfield County
  • Do not own an e-bike
  • Annual household income below 150% of Garfield County’s Area Median Income (AMI)

Confirm if your household income is below 150% of Garfield County's Area Median Income (AMI) using the chart below:

Don't meet the income requirements?

All Colorado residents are eligible to receive a $225 point-of-sale (i.e., instant) rebate off the purchase of an e-bike from a participating retailer – full details can be found here. You can check this list to find a participating retailer near you.

In addition, two local utilities offer their own rebates on e-bikes: 

  • Glenwood Springs Electric: Apply for a $200 rebate on our website using this form. (A lot of the questions pertain to home energy improvements, but just make sure to check the E-bikes box.)
  • Holy Cross Electric: Apply for a $50 rebate via the HCE website, where you'll also find a handy list of local retailers that sell e-bikes.

Why e-bike?

E-bikes combine the environmental advantages of electric vehicles with the low cost, fun, and health benefits of biking.

An e-bike is a bicycle with a battery-powered "assist." When you pedal, a small motor engages and gives you a boost. That's a big help on hills, and it makes it easier and faster to commute or travel longer distances than on a regular bike. An e-bike is easy to park and can go places a regular vehicle can’t go, enabling you to avoid traffic.

An e-bike is much cheaper to operate than a vehicle. Charging the bike’s battery from a home outlet costs just pennies. Maintenance is relatively simple, and there are only a few moving parts that might need repair.

Finally, e-bikes make life better for everyone in our community. They reduce traffic, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, eliminate tailpipe exhaust, and reduce our reliance on non-renewable fuels. Plus, they’re less dangerous to pedestrians and others sharing the road than a vehicle.

About eBikeThere

eBikeThere Garfield County is a program of CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region), the nonprofit that manages the programs of Garfield Clean Energy. The program aims to further GCE's goal of increasing clean mobility and reducing transportation emissions, as outlined in the 2023 Energy Action Plan.

eBikeThere Garfield County is funded through a grant from the Colorado Energy Office, with local matching funding provided by GCE, Grand River Health, Alpine Bank, Xcel Energy, Holy Cross Energy, and SGM. The program’s retail partner is Colorado e-Bikes of Glenwood Springs.

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