Nikki Maline

Nikki leads several impactful programs at Walking Mountains, including Energy Smart Colorado, ReEnergize Eagle County, and Radon Awareness, and has been an integral part of the Energy Programs team for 10 years. She provides energy coaching to homeowners and businesses while guiding a team of four that helps locals improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprints of existing buildings. Originally from North Platte, Nebraska, Nikki moved to Eagle County, CO in 1997. She has gained experience over the last 30+ years working in sustainability, home energy use, real estate & development, marketing, and customer service. Prior to her work in energy efficiency, Nikki helped Vail residents and businesses transition to mandatory recycling.

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College and an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Mid-Plains Community College. She earned her Building Analyst Professional certification from the Building Performance Institute in 2017 and regularly pursues continuing education in energy efficiency, leadership, and sustainability. Passionate about sustainability, Nikki enjoys sharing innovative solutions and exploring new places. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, live music, snowboarding, and immersing herself in nature.