Nunatak Energy

After working in the renewable energy sector for several years, founders Jay Pozner and Lena Wilensky saw great things happening—but also areas where they wanted to make changes. In 2006, they started Nunatak Alternative Energy Solutions in Almont, Colorado, with a clear mission: to ensure homeowners and businesses across the Gunnison Valley get the best quality solar products possible, installed by people who understand what it means to live at 9,000 feet. Both Jay and Lena came into renewable energy through different paths—Jay driven by a desire for independence, Lena inspired to leave her high school teaching career in 2005 to explore clean energy. After working for various solar contractors, both small and nationally scaled companies, they gained perspective on what quality really means. That experience led them to become NABCEP Certified PV Installers and build a company that does things differently. Based in the beautiful Gunnison Valley near Crested Butte on Colorado’s Western Slope, Nunatak Energy has grown steadily over nearly two decades. The company serves homeowners throughout Colorado with a special expertise that sets them apart: designing and installing solar energy systems that can withstand extreme high altitude mountain environments. While many installers now offer solar as a side service, renewable energy systems are all Nunatak does. This focus allows them to stay current on the latest viable technology and market trends, and to design every system in-house from the ground up. Whether a property is 50 miles from the nearest power line or right downtown, the team approaches each project with the same commitment to quality workmanship. Nunatak’s client list reflects the breadth of their capabilities—from first-time homeowners getting their off-grid cabin powered, to major organizations like the U.S. EPA, U.S. Forest Service, Outward Bound Wilderness, Gunnison County, and the towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. The company handles both grid-tied solar installations for homes and businesses looking to offset their electricity bills through net metering, and complex off-grid battery-based systems for remote mountain properties. They also work with small wind energy, microhydro systems, and battery storage, and have expanded to offer full electrical contracting services. Beyond installation, Nunatak is deeply rooted in community values. The company contributes a portion of net sales to help offset solar project costs for low-income residents through partnerships with Equitable Solar Solutions and Habitat for Humanity of the Gunnison Valley. As former mountain guides and outdoor enthusiasts, the Nunatak team specializes in remote power projects where rugged, reliable systems are essential—and where one poorly designed component could mean costly maintenance trips through snow and challenging terrain. For Gunnison Valley homeowners and those throughout Colorado looking for a solar installer that truly understands mountain living, Nunatak Energy brings local expertise, national certifications, and a genuine commitment to making solar work in any environment.