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Eagle County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Colorado
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Furnaces, Boilers, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Motors, LED Lighting, Tankless Water Heater
Website:
http://www.energysmartcolorado.com
Incentive Amount:
Residential: 50% of the total project cost
Commercial: 50% of the total project cost + 50% cost of energy assessment
Maximum Incentive:
Residential: $500
Commercial: $1,500 for project cost + $1,000 for an energy assessment (ASHRAE Level II or higher)
Equipment Requirements:
Furnace/Boiler: Must be 92% AFUE efficient or better; high-efficiency (.67 EF gas, .92 EF electric)
Tankless water heater: .82 EF minimum
Attic/roof total insulation: R-49 minimum
Wall insulation: R-19 minimum
Windows: U-.32 minimum; must be whole-house replacement
Lighting: Products must be ENERGY STAR or Lighting Facts listed
Installation Requirements:
Air sealing: Comprehensive air sealing project.
25% air leakage reduction
Administrator:
Walking Mountains Science Center
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Residential, Federal Government, Multifamily Residential
Last Updated:
06/19/2015

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
%50.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Water Heaters
Lighting
Furnaces
Boilers
Programmable Thermostats
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Windows
LED Lighting
Tankless Water Heater
max $500.0000
Residential
Multifamily Residential
Water Heaters
Lighting
Furnaces
Boilers
Programmable Thermostats
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Windows
LED Lighting
Tankless Water Heater
%50.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Water Heaters
Lighting
Lighting Controls/Sensors
Furnaces
Boilers
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Motors
LED Lighting
Tankless Water Heater
max $1500.0000
Commercial
Federal Government
Water Heaters
Lighting
Lighting Controls/Sensors
Furnaces
Boilers
Duct/Air sealing
Building Insulation
Motors
LED Lighting
Tankless Water Heater

Summary

Energy Smart Colorado is the first rural multi-jurisdictional consortium in the U.S. to implement a comprehensive residential energy efficiency program.

Residents of Roaring Fork Valley and Eagle, Gunnison, Lake, and Summit Counties are eligible for energy efficiency and renewable energy assistance, rebates, and financing through the Energy Smart Colorado program. The program helps homeowners identify, finance, and complete energy improvements in their homes.

Each participating county operates an Energy Resource Center (ERC), providing homeowners and contractors with a local, reliable one-stop-shop for information and service. Each ERC is staffed with a Building Performance Institute certified Home Energy Advisor who provides expert advice, coaching, and assistance with enrollments, home energy assessments, and improvement projects.

Energy Smart in Eagle County

The Energy Smart program serves Eagle County through the Walking Mountains Science Center. The Energy Smart program in Eagle County is funded in part by Eagle County Eco-Build funds which are fees for energy building code mitigation collected in unincorporated Eagle County. Since its inception, over $1.2 million in community grants, solar rebates, and energy efficiency rebates have been distributed into the community.

Home Energy Assessment

Interested homeowners can schedule a reduced-cost home energy assessment with a qualified Energy Smart Analyst who will come to the home and perform a comprehensive home safety and energy assessment. There are a variety of free improvements the Energy Smart Analyst may install at the time of the assessment including a programmable thermostat, efficient lighting, hot and cold water pipe insulation, a hot water tank insulation blanket, and door weather-stripping.

Rebates

In addition to the Home Energy Assessment, the homeowner may also be eligible to receive an Energy Smart rebate. Energy Smart provides direct rebates for energy improvement projects and also maintains up-to-date information on other financial incentives from utilities, state and local governments, and federal tax credits. For information on renewable energy rebates, click here.

Financing

For information on the Loan Program, click here