$300 to Insulate Your Home
The Colorado Governor's Energy Office (GEO) has provided matching grants to establish local insulation rebate programs throughout the state. The residential rebate program, called Insulate Colorado, provides rebates of 20% of the cost, up to $300, to homeowners who increase the insulation and/or air sealing of their homes. This is not a statewide program. To participate, the home must be located within a participating jurisdiction and the homeowner must use a program-approved contractor. The rebate is for attic or exterior wall insulation and air sealing upgrades only.  Interested homeowners should contact their jurisdiction to ensure that funding is still available:  http://www.colorado.gov/energy/residential/InsulateColoradoLocalJurisdictions.asp.  Contact:  Governor's Energy Office, Eastern Plains Regional Representative, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80203; 970-371-3939; http://www.colorado.gov/energy/residential/existing-insulate-co.asp
Application:  http://www.colorado.gov/energy/resources/funding-opportunities.asp#InsulateSeal

Up to $6,000 for Solar Energy System Installations
The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) offers a Solar Rebate Program to homeowners and small businesses wishing to install a solar electric or solar domestic hot water system. The GEO has provided matching grants to select Program Partners with the goal of developing local solar electric and solar domestic hot water system rebate programs.
*    Solar Electric
The Residential Solar Electric Program currently offers rebates of up to $6,000 per system ($3,000 from the GEO and $3,000 from Program Partners) to qualified homeowners through their local Partner for the installation and upgrade of net metered solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.  Rebates of up to $15,000 for small businesses will be available in January 2009.  The Solar Electric Program is not available in Investor-Owned Utility (Xcel Energy and Aquila Colorado) service territories.
*    Solar Domestic Hot Water
The Solar Domestic Hot Water Program offers rebates of up to $3,000 per system ($1,500 from the GEO and $1,500 from Program Partners) to qualified homeowners through their local Partner to homeowners who use solar energy to heat domestic water.  Rebates of up to $9,000 for small businesses will be available in January 2009.  The Solar Domestic Hot Water Program is available statewide. Contact:  GEO Residential Solar Program Administrator, Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA), 841 Front Street, Louisville, CO 80024; 303-333-7342 or 888-633-9764; Fax:  303-474-7579; http://www.colorado.gov/energy/renewables/ResidentialSolarProgram.asp

$3,000 to Save Your Old Solar Energy System
Many solar systems installed during the 1970s and 1980s have fallen into disrepair or have been taken off-line.  The Orphan Solar Rebate Program was created to provide homeowners with an incentive to re-commission these older systems.  The Orphan Solar Program provides rebates of up to $3,000 ($1,500 from the GEO and $1,500 from Program Partners) to qualified homeowners. The rebate includes a site inspection from a qualified solar installer to determine the maintenance requirements for each system. Domestic solar hot water and space heating applications are both eligible within this program.  The Orphan Solar Program is available statewide.  Contact:  GEO Residential Solar Program Administrator, Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA), 841 Front Street, Louisville, CO 80024; 303-333-7342 or 888-633-9764; Fax:  303-474-7579; http://www.colorado.gov/energy/renewables/ResidentialSolarProgram.asp

Up to $10,000 to Install Small Wind Turbines
The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) provided matching grants to three electric cooperatives and one municipal electric utility to provide rebates for small wind turbines to their local businesses and residents. The GEO established some basic rules but gave the participating administrators flexibility to modify their programs to best suit their customer's needs. In general, an incentive may not exceed 50% of the installed system cost.  Recipients of the incentive must also meet some basic efficiency requirements designed by the participating administrators.  The maximum incentive amounts are $5,000 to $10,000, which varies by utility.  The participants providing small wind rebates at this time are:
*    Highline Electric Association; 970-854-2236; http://www.hea.coop/
*    Sangre De Cristo Electric Association, Inc; 719-395-4590; http://www.myelectric.coop/solar/WindRebate.cfm
*    Southeast Colorado Power Association; 719-384-2551; http://www.secpa.com/Sites/RenewableGenerationIncentives.htm
*    Town of Estes Park; 970-577-3583; http://www.estesnet.com/
Contact:  Governor's Energy Office, Eastern Plains Regional Representative, 1580 Logan Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80203; 970-371-3939; http://www.colorado.gov/energy/renewables/small-wind-incentive.asp

Cash Incentives to Install a PV Solar System
Aquila's On-Site Solar PV Rebate Program provides an incentive of $2 per watt DC of installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity combined with a separate payment for the renewable energy credits (RECs) associated with the PV-generated electricity over a 20-year period. The rebate and REC payment incentive program are available to any Aquila customer who installs a new PV system up to 100 kilowatts (kW) in capacity for on-site use.  Aquila recommends using a qualified PV installation contractor from a list furnished by the Colorado Renewable Energy Society, available at:  http://www.coseia.org/.  For more details, contact:  Aquila PV Rebate Program, Aquila, Inc., 105 South Victoria, Pueblo, CO 81003; 800-454-8651; http://pv.aquilaprograms.com/
Application:  http://pv.aquilaprograms.com/download/website.program.application.and.agreement.pdf

$150 for an Energy Upgrade to Your Appliances
The Aspen Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) offers a program for customers who install energy efficient appliances.  Aspen CORE offers rebates for washing machines, dishwashers, programmable thermostats, refrigerators and reset thermometers. These rebates are only available to full-time Roaring Fork Valley residents and businesses. Incentives range from $75 to $150, depending on appliance.  Contact: Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), P.O. Box 9707, Aspen, CO 81612; 970-544-9808; Fax:  970-963-5691; http://www.aspencore.org/sitepages/pid46.php#washer
Application:  http://www.aspencore.org/docs/Appliance_rebate_final,_June_2008.pdf

$6,000 to Install Energy Saving Systems at Your Home
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) offers residential rebates within the Roaring Fork Valley for the installation of photovoltaic or solar hot water systems.  Rebates for the purchase of new solar hot water heaters are as follows:  two to three panels: $1,000 rebate; four to five panels: $1,500 rebate; and six plus panels: $2,000 rebate.  Rebates for grid-tied PV systems are offered at $2.00 per watt, up to $6,000.  Installers must be COSEIA certified and must fill out a rebate application after system has been installed. Within two weeks of application receipt, CORE will issue a check for the rebate amount.  A loan program is also available for solar projects, but not in conjunction with this rebate program.  Contact:  Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), P.O. Box 9707, Aspen, CO 81612; 970-544-9808; Fax:  970-963-5691; http://www.aspencore.org/sitepages/pid77.php

0% Loans for Solar Energy Installations
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) has partnered with the Community Bank of Colorado to provide 0% financing on loans for photovoltaic or solar hot water systems. The typical loan term is five years and loan amounts vary based on system size. After determining the system size, call CORE to advise loan amount.  A rebate program is also available for solar projects, but not in conjunction with this loan program.  Contact:  Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE), P.O. Box 9707, Aspen, CO 81612; 970-544-9808; Fax:  970-963-5691; http://www.aspencore.org/sitepages/pid77.php
Application:  Loan applications are available at Community Banks of Colorado in Aspen or Basalt.

Tax Refunds for PV & Solar Water Installations
The City of Boulder offers a solar sales and use tax rebate for photovoltaic (PV) and solar water heating installations. PV owners may receive a rebate (essentially a tax refund) drawn from the unrestricted tax revenues collected from solar energy sales.  Approximately 55% of solar sales and use tax revenues go to restricted funds. Of the unrestricted revenues, 35% percent is refunded to the PV system owner.  For more details, contact:  City of Boulder, Office of Environmental Affairs, Boulder, CO 80306; 303-441-3878; Fax:  303-441-4070; http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7700&Itemid=2845
Application:  http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/Environmental%20Affairs/climate%20and%20energy/Solar%20Rebate/solar_rebate_form_final_fillable.pdf

Grant $$ to Install Energy Saving Measures on Affordable Housing Developments
A portion (65%) of the renewable energy fund (listed above) is dedicated for the purpose of providing financial assistance through grants toward installation of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems.  The ClimateSmart Solar Grant Fund is used to rehabilitate or install solar energy systems on affordable housing developments and site-based non-profit organizations in Boulder.  The amount of each grant varies, depending on the project.  For more information, contact:  City of Boulder, Office of Environmental Affairs, Boulder, CO 80306; 303-441-3878; Fax:  303-441-4070; http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7700&Itemid=2845
Application:  http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/climatesmart_solargrant_ver1.pdf (for non-profits or housing projects) and http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/climatesmart_solargrant_ver2.pdf (for homeowners)

$50,000 Loans to Make Your Home Run More Efficiently
Colorado Springs Utilities provides $1,000 to $50,000 loans to finance energy efficiency projects for its residential customers. The loans may apply to installation of energy efficient kitchen appliances, washer/dryers, insulation and weather stripping, new windows, central A/C, new water lines, water-efficient landscaping, and new propane and septic tanks. The utility also provides an Energy Efficiency Profile and Water Efficiency Profile to see where installations will provide highest savings.  Contact:  HomeVantage, Ent Federal Credit Union, HomeVantage Program, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-5819; 719-574-1100, ext. 8 or 800-525-9623; http://www.csu.org/residential/products/financing/index.html or http://www.entfederal.com/services/homevantage.asp

$$ Rebates for PV Solar System Installations
Through its Renewable Energy Rebate Program, Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) offers a $3.75 per-watt (AC) rebate to customers who install grid-connected solar electric (PV) systems with a minimum capacity of 500 watts and a maximum of 10 kW for residential systems and 25 kW for commercial systems.  The incentive amount is likely to decrease by $0.25 to $0.50 per watt per year.  Qualifying PV modules must be included in the California Energy Commission (CEC) List of Eligible Photovoltaic Modules found at http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/cgi-bin/eligible_pvmodules.cgi  Qualifying inverters must be included in the CEC List of Eligible Inverters found at http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/cgi-bin/eligible_inverters.cgi  To find out more about this incentive, contact:  Colorado Springs Utilities, P.O. Box 1103, Colorado Springs, CO 80947; 719-668-8509; Fax:  719-668-2510; http://www.csu.org/residential/rebates/renew_rebate/index.html
Application:  http://www.csu.org/residential/rebates/renew_rebate/9541.pdf

Up to $200 for Homeowners to Make Their Home Energy Efficient
Colorado Springs Utilities offers a variety of energy efficiency incentives to its residential customers through their Residential Rebate Program. In most cases, the rebate amount depends upon the cost of such improvement. Here are some examples:  insulation and air sealing: $50, $100 or $200, varies by purchase price; windows: $50, $100 or $200, varies by purchase price; furnace: $150; programmable thermostat: $15; and clothes washer: $75.  Contact:  Colorado Springs Utilities, Residential Efficiency Incentives, PO Box 1103, Mail Code 1339, Colorado Springs, CO 80947; 719-448-4800; http://www.csu.org/residential/rebates/index.html
Application:  http://www.csu.org/residential/rebates/16878.pdf

100% Financing for Your Home's Energy Projects
Delta Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) gives its residential members an opportunity to improve their homes' energy efficiency. DMEA will pay for the installation of the components of a GeoExchange system which are outside a member's home (does not include ductwork or other "inside the house" elements). This upfront installation cost is recouped over time by DMEA through monthly payments applied to the utility bill. The exact monthly payment and energy savings potential varies depending on the home's size, design and construction quality, as well as the type and condition of the existing heating system. Up to 100% financing is available.  To learn more, contact:  GeoExchange Program, DMEA, 21191 H75 Road, Delta, CO 81416; 970-874-8081; http://www.dmea.com/

$25 & $50 Rebates for New Dishwashers and Clothes Washers
Fort Collins Utilities offers its residential customers a $50 cash rebate for Energy Star rated clothes washers and $25 for Energy Star dishwashers. Appliances must be Energy Star certified.  Rebates take six to eight weeks to process.  Contact:  Fort Collins Utilities, The Power-to-Save Team, 330 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524; 970-221-6700; http://fcgov.com/conservation/res-washer.php
Application:  http://fcgov.com/conservation/pdf/rebate-washer_dish.pdf or pick up at a retailer near you:
http://fcgov.com/conservation/pdf/rebate-washer_dish.pdf

No Interest Loans up to $2,300 for Home Energy Upgrades
Fort Collin Utilities offers its residential customers 0% interest loans that may be used to finance a variety of projects, including adding insulation, replacing a furnace, upgrading water and space heating systems, and improving energy efficiency of doors and windows. No more than 80% of the total project cost can be financed by the loan. The maximum loan amount is $2,300 and the repayment schedule ranges from 24 to 60 months.  Pay back time of the project is determined by a home energy rating performed by the company.   Contact:  Fort Collins Utilities, The Power-to-Save Team, 330 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524; 970-221-6700; http://fcgov.com/conservation/res-zilch.php#energy
Application:  http://fcgov.com/conservation/pdf/zilch-application.pdf?20080926

$25,000 for Renewable Energy Projects
Gunnison County Electric Association's (GCEA) low-interest loan program is available to members and non-members in the GCEA service territory for the installation of photovoltaic, wind, and other renewable energy projects as approved by the board of directors. A loan of up to $25,000 over 10 years is available to qualifying participants. Current interest rates vary by month but are fixed at the time the loan is made.  The loan does not cover batteries, and is limited to systems 10kW or smaller.  Contact:  Program Information, Gunnison County Electric Association, Inc., 37250 Hwy. 50, P.O. Box 180, Gunnison, CO 81230; 970-641-3520; Fax:  970-641-5302; http://www.gcea.coop/

Energy Rebates for Homeowners
Holy Cross Energy's Appliance Rebate program provides cash rebates for members who purchase eligible Energy Star and other energy efficient appliances for their home.  The following are residential products covered by the program:
*    Refrigerators:   $75.00
*    Dishwashers:  $25 to $75
*    Clothes Washers:  $25 - $75
*    Compact Fluorescent Bulbs:   cost or $25.00, whichever is less
*    Programmable Thermostats:  cost or $25.00, whichever is less
*    Conventional Electric Water Heater:   $75.00
Holy Cross also offers residential energy audits at no cost to the consumer. The energy use of the house will be examined during the audit. Up to four standard compact fluorescent bulbs will be provided, free of charge, to the consumer. An insulating water heater blanket may also be offered, and in some instances installed on the consumer's water heater, again, at no cost to the consumer.  Contact: Holy Cross Energy, P.O. Drawer 2150, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602; 970-947-5421; Fax:  970-945-4081; http://www.holycross.com/

$20,000 Rebates to Install New Energy Technologies
Holy Cross Energy's WE CARE (With Efficiency, Conservation And Renewable Energy) Program offers a $2.00-per-watt DC incentive for renewable energy generation using wind, hydroelectric, photovoltaic, biomass or geothermal technology. Payments are not to exceed 50% of actual installed costs, and the maximum rebate per installation is $20,000. While systems larger than 10 kW are capped at the $20,000 rebate level, there is technically no capacity limit to participate in the rebate program.  Systems must be within Holy Cross's service territory and connected to Holy Cross Energy's electric system to qualify for renewable energy incentives.  For more details, contact:  Holy Cross Energy, P.O. Box 2150, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602-2150; 970-947-5430; Fax:  970-947-5455; http://www.holycross.com/
Application:  http://www.holycross.com/media/EDocs/WE_CARE_Application__Rev_5_122107_.pdf

$3,000 for New Installations of Solar Systems
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) offers a one-time rebate, not to exceed the cost of the system, to residential customers who install a solar, wind or hydropower facility. To be eligible for the rebate, the system must be grid-tied and located in LPEA's service territory. The rebate is $2 per watt up to $3,000.  Customers retain ownership of the renewable-energy credits (RECs) associated with the electricity they generate.  To learn more, contact:  La Plata Electric Association, 45 Stewart St., P.O. Box 2750, Durango, CO 81302; 970-247-5786; Fax:  970-247-2674; http://www.lpea.coop/company_info/Board%20Policies/300%20series%20PDF/Policy%20359.pdf

Property Tax and Sales Tax Exemption for Homes & Businesses
Colorado enacted legislation in April 2007 (SB 145) to authorize counties and municipalities to offer property or sales tax rebates or credits to residential and commercial property owners who install renewable energy systems on their property.  Eligible renewable energy property is defined as any fixture, product, system, device or interacting group of devices that produce electricity from renewable resources, including, but not limited to, photovoltaic systems, solar thermal systems, small wind systems, biomass systems, or geothermal systems.  The program would be administered at the local level by individual cities and counties. Individuals should contact the cities or counties where their property is located to see if a tax rebate or credit will be established in their community.  Websites for many Colorado cities can be found at the Colorado Municipal League website:  http://www.cml.org/  Websites for Colorado counties can be found at the Colorado Counties, Inc. website:    http://www.ccionline.org/  You can read more about this exemption here: http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2007a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/31EEE26AB55EDC4A87257251007D4FBD?open&file=145_enr.pdf

$50 to $100 Rebates for Dishwashers, Washing Machines & Toilets
Longmont Power and Communications offers an incentive for its residential customers to install energy efficient washing machines and dishwashers.  The rebates are as follows: $50 for ENERGY STAR dishwashers; $50 for ENERGY STAR clothes washers; $50 for ultra-low volume toilets; and $100 for dual-flow toilets.  The original receipt or other manufacturer documentation must be shown upon request of the rebate.  Contact:  Longmont Power & Communications, Customer Service, 1100 South Sherman Street, Longmont, CO 80501; 303-651-8386; http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc/
Application:  http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc/gen/toolbox/pdfs/2008rebate_app.pdf

Credits Applied to Your Account for Energy Upgrades
Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. (MVEA) will pay credits to MVEA customers who install selected electrical heating systems and/or selected electrical appliances. The items covered by this credit program are:
*    Heat Pumps: $125 - $150 per ton
*    Terminal Unit: $85/unit
*    Resistance Heating/ETS: $6-$16/kW
*    Electric Water Heater: $50/unit plus additional rebate for timer and lifetime warranty
Application must be submitted within 180 days of installation.  To learn more, contact:  Member Services, Mountain View Electric Association, Inc., 1655 5th Street, Limon, CO 80828-1600; 719-775-2861 or 800-388-9881; Fax:  719-775-9513; http://www.mvea.coop/documents/Credits%20Program07.pdf

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association offers a residential energy efficiency rebate program for qualified water heaters and heat pumps. Incentive amounts vary on size and efficiency of the water heaters and heat pumps. Specifics are listed on the program website, but here are some examples:
*    Water Heater: $70 - $125 per unit plus additional incentives if certain features are met
*    Heat Pumps: $275 - $400 per ton
For more information, contact:  Poudre Valley REA, PO Box 272550, Fort Collins, CO 80527-2550; 970-226-1234; Fax:  970-226-2123; http://www.pvrea.com/members/rebates/index.html

Energy Efficiency Utility Rebates
The Sangre De Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) offers the Energy Efficiency Credit Program, a rebate program for space heaters and water heaters that run on off-peak time periods and Energy Star refrigerators and freezers.  For Space Heating, only permanent installations are eligible for this program and the minimum installation allowed is 1,000 watts. Rebate amounts are: $10 per kilowatt for resistive devices, $25 per kilowatt for electric thermal storage devices and $25 per timer installed. Credit must be requested within 180 days of installation. Heat pumps are also eligible for rebates; customers should contact SDCEA for more information on amounts and eligibility.  New and replacement water heaters are also eligible for rebates under this program. Eligible water heaters are at least 30 gallons, have a six-year warranty, and satisfy the energy factor requirements on the program website. Water heaters are eligible for a $100 rebate per unit, and a $25 rebate per timer device. In addition, the customer can receive a $25 rebate for purchasing a lifetime warranty on the water heater. The Energy Star Refrigerator and Freezer program provides rebates of $40/unit for customers who submit a receipt and an application signed by an SDCEA representative within 180 days of the equipment purchase.  Contact:  Program Manager SDCEA, Sangre De Cristo Electric Association, 29780 North U.S. Highway 24, P.O. Box 2013, Buena Vista, CO 81211; 719-395-2412 or 800-933-3823; Fax:  719-395-8742; http://www.myelectric.coop/products/eec.cfm

Up to $2,500 for Energy Efficiency Installations
United Power offers rebates for the installation of a variety of energy efficient equipment including heating and cooling systems, water heaters, and motors. Customers should contact a United Power Member Services representative prior to purchasing and installing any new equipment to ensure program requirements are met. All credits must be requested within 180 days of installation. An inspection report signed by a United Power Energy Management Specialist is required to qualify for any of these credits.  Rebates range from $20 up to $2,500.  In addition, during the holiday season, United Power offers a rebate for energy efficient LED holiday lights. Rebates of $2 per strand of 49 lights of less and $4 per strands of 50 lights or more, will be offered as a credit on the customer's bill.  Contact:  Energy Management Team, United Power, 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80603; 303-659-0551 or 800-468-8809; http://www.unitedpower.com/rebate.aspx

$200 for Qualifying Cooler Upgrade
Xcel Energy residential customers in qualifying Colorado counties are eligible for rebates of up to $200 for evaporative coolers.  In addition, Xcel Energy offers two curtailment programs for residential customers. For the Time-of-Use incentive, customers that voluntarily curtail their energy usage during peak periods of the day are eligible for a lower energy rate on their monthly bills. For the Saver's Switch program, customers that install a switch to allow Xcel Energy to cycle their air conditioning on and off are eligible for a bill credit of $25 during each summer month.   More details can be found out by contacting:  Customer Service, Xcel Energy, Residential Programs, 1225 17th Street, Suite 1300, Denver, CO 80202; 800-895-4999; http://www.xcelenergy.com

Up to $200,000 for Solar Energy Systems
Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards Program provides an incentive of up to $3.50-per-watt (DC) for customers who install grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems ranging from 0.5 kilowatts (kW) to 10 kW-DC in capacity. The incentive is structured as a $2.00-per-watt rebate and a renewable-energy credit (REC) payment of up to $1.50 per watt. The REC payment may be adjusted, either up or down, based on the calculation of a system's expected electricity output, compared with an optimally oriented, fixed (i.e., non-tracking) system at the customerís location, but only if the calculated system output differs from the optimally oriented system output by more than 10%. Battery storage is not covered by the rebate.  Maximum incentives are $35,000 for systems up to 10 kW; and $200,000 for the rebate portion for systems >10 kW up to 100 kW.  To qualify for a solar rebate, participants must receive approval from Xcel Energy prior to installing the system.  Contact:  Xcel Energy, 5050 N Service Drive, Winona, CO  80202; 507-457-1249; http://www.xcelenergy.com/Residential/Programs_Resources/Pages/Programs_Resources.aspx