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Rebate Programs

Recharge Colorado Update

Save money and energy with rebates!

GEO partners with utilities, local governments and service providers
 
Tap into rebates at www.RechargeColorado.com.

As a supplement to the web site, a call center will also be available at 1-800-462-0184.


The rebates will be offered statewide on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted. As a contractor or retailer, you can benefit from these rebates, which will help you build business and add value for your customers.

Please note:

  • A contractor is required to complete the application for all renewable energy rebates.
  • The GEO rebates will not be retroactive. This means that measures purchased or installed before April 19th, 2010 will be ineligible for rebates.
  • A reservation will be required for all the GEO rebates. All reservations provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

The GEO is offering the following rebates on a first come, first serve basis until funds are exhausted:

Energy Efficient Appliances
Rebate Amount
Clothes Washers $75
Dishwashers Less than or equal to 324 kWh per year and less than or equal to 5.8 gallons per cycle $50
Refrigerators Must be larger than 12 cubic feet. Must be 20% more efficient than federal standard. $50 w/out recycling
$100 w/ proof of recycling
Gas Tank-less Water Heaters EF greater than or equal to .82 $300
High Performance or Gas Condensing Water Heaters (Includes propane and natural gas) EF greater than or equal to .67 $200
Gas Condensing Furnaces minimum AFUE greater than or equal to 92% $500
Gas Boilers minimum AFUE greater than or equal to 85% $400
Energy Audits
Contractors Must be a BPI or RESNET certified business analyst Minimum walk through audit required Tiered rebate between $25 to $100 depending on cost of audit
If cost is less than or equal to $75, then rebate = $0
$76 to $124: rebate = $25
$125 to $184: rebate = $50
$185 to $239: rebate = $75
$240 +: rebate = $100
Energy Monitor Unit must be whole house monitor that communicates with the home electrical meter (single appliance monitors do not qualify). Monitor minimum cost $100 to be eligible for rebate 40% of the cost up to $50. Will not exceed $100 if combined with an existing local rebate
Insulation and Air Sealing

Rebate Amount

Insulation and Air Sealing

Local installers are listed below

 

Both air sealing and insulation work must include attic if applicable but can also include walls, basement, crawl spaces and floors making up the thermal envelope. Insulation requirements must meet or exceed 2009 IECC climate zone recommended R-values. 40% of cost up to $400 Not to exceed $600 if combined with another incentive

Recommended R-Value by County

R-value by County

Duct Sealing If any portion of ductwork is outside of the thermal envelope that ductwork must either be relocated to inside the thermal envelope or duct sealed. 40% of cost up to $75. Will not exceed $150 if combined with an existing local rebate
ENERGY STAR New Homes

ENERGY STAR Homebuilder

For homebuilders only $300

Renewable Energy Measures

Rebate Amount

Installers will need to help their clients with rebate applications for the following. Local solar installers are listed below (don't forget to ensure they are eligible to install for rebates by checking the Better Business Bureau website).

Residential Solar Thermal Only the solar domestic hot water system or portion of the system is eligible for a rebate. Systems may include other applications (radiant heat, for example) but rebate amount will be calculated using the SDHW only
Minimum system size: 23,000 BTU/day with a 40 gallon storage tank
Collectors must be SRCC OG-100 rated
2 year full warranty and 5 year manufacturer’s warranty on collectors and storage tanks required
Off-grid systems are eligible
Minimum optimum orientation output of 80%
$3,000.
Amount may be less if local incentives are available.
Small Commercial Solar Thermal

 

 

30% of total installation cost
Please Note: If you are a La Plata Electric customer, the Solar PV rebates listed below are available once you have completed LPEA's Renewable Generation Program.
Residential PV
Inverters must meet UL 1741 requirements
Minimum optimum orientation output of 90%
Up to $1.50/watt for the first 3kW.
The per-watt payment may be less if local incentives are available.
Commercial PV
Up to $1.50/watt for the first 10kW. The per-watt payment may be less if local incentives are available.
Residential Wind Rebate calculated based on nameplate capacity at 11 m/s
Turbines must meet UL 1741 requirements
A copy of the civil engineering structural drawing and/or report stamped by a register Professional Engineer (PE) is required
Up to $1.00/watt for the first 5kW and up to $0.50/watt for the next 5-10kW. The per-watt payment may be less if local incentives are available.
Commercial Wind Up to $1.00/watt for the first 15 kW. The per-watt payment may be less if local incentives are available.

But Wait, There's More:

Save even more: Couple rebates with tax credits!

Empire Electric Customers:

Get "double rebates" from Tri-State and Empire on heat pumps, water heaters, and appliances. Click here to learn more.

La Plata Electric Association Customers:

Get more rebates from LPEA on holiday lights, appliances, and more. Click here to learn more.

 


Local Solar Installers

In order to be eligible to get rebates for their customers, solar installers need to be listed with the Better Business Bureau.

3D Hydronic Contracting LLC
PO Box 2076
Bayfield, CO 81122
3dhydroniccontracting@gmail.com

970-884-4148

AC Solar, Inc. 
P.O. Box 128
Florence, CO 81226-0128
ACSolar@hughes.net

719-784-3603

Alternative Power Distribution   62970 Peach Rd.
Montrose, CO 81403

970-240-9113

Bella Energy (Statewide)
500 S. Arthur Ave. #400
Louisville, CO 80027

303-665-2100

Bestway Plumbing Heating and Solar   (Statewide)
2526 E Platte Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

719-599-0830

BeUtilityFree, Inc   (Statewide) 14149 County Rd 26
Fort Lupton, CO 80621

970-785-6451

Bland Solar & Air
10 Town Plaza #175
Durango, CO 81301

970-375-7765

Capitol Solar Energy Company LLC   (Statewide)
8243 N Pinewood Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80108

303-623-2542

Caveman Construction, LLC
PO Box 2842
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

(970) 946-2991

Colorado Clean Energy Systems  62847 Ohlm Rd
Montrose, CO 81403

970-901-8757

Controlled Hydronics 
PO Box 2195
Telluride, CO 81435

970-728-4801

Convergence Energy 
PO Box 2191
Telluride, CO 81435

970-729-0964

Endless Energy Systems, Inc.  P.O. Box 3841
Durango, CO 81302-3841

970-247-1924

Four Corners Solar 
150 Rock Point Drive, Suite D
Durango, CO 81301
info@fourcornerssolar.com

970-259-3001
or
970-764-7256

Great Solar Works 
701 Chipeta Dr.
Ridgway, CO 81432

970-626-5253

King Sun Solar, Inc. 
P.O. Box 629
Farmington, CO 87499

505-564-2271

Lighthouse Solar   (Statewide) 2438 30th St.
Boulder, CO 80301-1232

303-638-4562

Novan-Solar, Inc   (Statewide) 4420 McIntyre Street
Golden, CO 80403-1836
www.Novan-Solar.com

303-279-8108

Shaw Solar
2347 CR #203
Durango, CO 81301
john@shawsolar.com

970-759-1227

Solar Today and Tomorrow
34106 Highway 550
Durango, CO 81301
solartat@frontier.net

970-247-9361

Solargreen Technologies (Statewide)
80 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112

303-295-7652

SolarTEK Energy of Denver, Inc.  (Statewide)
12150 W. 44th Ave., Suite 107
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

303-420-5009/div>

Solarworks!
1912 Glenisle Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
derek@durangosolarworks.com

970-382-2624

SolSource  (Statewide)
6820 N. Broadway, Suite A
Denver, CO 80216

303-297-1874

Sunburst Horizons Co.
40880 Road H
Mancos, CO 81328

970-533-0722

Sundance Solar Designs, LLC  (Statewide)
P.O. Box 750
Olathe, CO 81425

1-888-786-3374

Sunland Renewable Energy Systems 
25 Sunset Acres
Hesperus, CO 81326
atevans@gobrainstorm.net

970-588-3641

Sunshine Solar and Mechanical  (Statewide)
PO Box 9992
Breckenridge, CO 80424

970-418-0569

Veritas Solar
P.O. Box 551
Norwood, CO 81423

970-327-4995
A movie from one of our Solar Rebate Customers:

Local Insulation Contractors

In order to be eligible to get rebates for their customers, insulation installers need to be listed with the Better Business Bureau.

Anchor Coatings & Energy Saving Solutions

970-901-0449

Ashmore Construction
Jamie Ashmore
jrkashmore@msn.com

(970) 903-3183

B&D Insulation, Inc

970-769-1597

Caveman Construction, LLC
PO Box 2842
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

(970) 946-2991

Comfort One Insulation

970-731-0153

Dossey Insulation

970-759-8119

Energy Efficient Solutions

970-884-4961
Energy Saving Solutions
970-901-0449

First Choice Drywall & Insulation

970-560-0387
Foam Insulation Specialists, LLC (Stan)
970-749-5711
970-264-4800

Honey Do Handyman Service / Charles Minkler

(970) 749-6304

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

970-259-1086

Insight Designs

970-247-8014

Jerry Clark Drywall & Insulation

970-385-5267

JT Builders

970-769-1029

La Plata Insulation

970-560-0427

May Insulation

970-247-4034

NRG By Design, Nathan Ballenger
nathan@nrgbydesign.com

970-385-9339
970-739-6236

San Juan Drywall & Insulation

970-247-9394
Spectrum Construction
Steve Schwartz
steve@spectrumpagosa.com
970-759-1010

Southwest Insulation

970-565-4245
Neal Townsend
970-731-4111

Verified Green
Tim Keuski
tim@verifiedgreen.info

970-759-8192

Local Energy Raters

In order to be eligible to get rebates for their customers, insulation installers need to be listed with the Better Business Bureau.

Annadel Building Solutions
Mike Frisoni*
mfrisoni@annadel.biz

970-533-1548

Energy Check,
Shawn Andreatta*
energycheckllc@gmail.com

970-749-5590

EnergyMatters, LLC
Mark Garcia
energymllc@gmail.com

970/398-0573

Home Energy Advantage*
Tom Butler
tom@homeenergyadvantage.com

970-560-0120

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

970-259-1086

Infrared Energy Analysis
Cindy & Gary Rowley
cngrowley@gmail.com

970-533-9810

Verified Green
Tim Keuski*
tim@verifiedgreen.info

970-759-8192

Mark Stetz, P.E. (Commercial)
mark@stetzconsulting.com

970-946-9150

Long Energy Solutions (Commercial)
Jack Tate, CEM, PMP
jtate@long.com

303-975-2165
*RESNET certified for those who would like a Home Energy Rating performed

Atmos Energy and Source Gas Customers:

You may be eligible for up to $1,000 or 50% of the cost of insulation and air sealing upgrades installed by an eligible contractor through Atmos Energy or Source Gas.

Download the Gas Customer Rebate Form (PDF 1.4 MB), and submit the required paperwork directly to the listed address for processing and payment.

Review the Rules and Application form to determine if you are qualified. Click here for more information.

You may inquire about your rebate status by calling: 1-866-971-7347.

Equipment Rebates
for Atmos Energy or Source Gas Customers

Excess is out

Their Excess is Out: Reduce and Rebate Program helps you to incorporate energy savings measures in your home.

Follow this link to download rebate applications for:

Furnace, Boiler, Hot Water Heater, Thermostat, Insulation, Hot Water Insulation, Infrared Heating 

or follow this link to apply for a rebate online.

Mail the completed application form with copies of equipment or insulation receipts (with insulation card) to:

Excess Is Out
3800 Watt Ave., Suite 105,
Sacramento, CA 95821.


Energy Star Appliance Program

Reduce utility bills by replacing old refrigerators or freezers with newer Energy Star models. Old appliances can consume 2 - 4 times more energy annually than a new model.

How Much?

$40 for Purchasing an ENERGY STAR Refrigerator/Freezer

$40 for Dishwashers

$40 for Clotheswashers

How to Get the Energy Star Rebate

1. Verify that a specific model qualifies by visiting www.energystar.gov and review the complete list.

2. Fill out the application within 180 days of purchase of an ENERGY STAR appliance. While recycling an old appliance is strongly encouraged, evidence of such is not required to receive the purchase rebate.

3. Submit the application within 180 days of purchase, along with an original, dated proof-of-purchase invoice or receipt by mail or in person:

La Plata Electric Association
45 Stewart Street, Durango
603 S. 8th Street, Pagosa Springs

Where do I get an Energy Star Appliance?

ENERGY STAR appliance rebates are offered through area vendors as well as through manufacturers. For more information, go to the Energy Star Website and enter your zip code and any appliances you are interested to obtain a rebate for.

What do I do with old "Buzz"?
(your Old Refridgerator)?

Get another rebate!

$25 for Recycling a Refrigerator/Freezer

Recycle Rebates are available year round.

Who is making this possible?

These rebates are being made possible by Tri-State Generation and Transmission and La Plata Electric Association. The rebates will be credited to LPEA customers electric bills within the next billing cycle.

How to get a Rebate for Recycling an old Refrigerator or Freezer

To apply for this rebate, please submit the application with written confirmation from the recycling drop-off center or company that removed the old Refrigerator/Freezer. 

Contact these locations to determine if they are currently accepting recycle drop-off:  

City, County, or Bondad Landfill / La Plata Recycling Center and Depository (Privately Owned) 1500 E. C. R. 310-318 or Durango Transfer Station U.S. Hwy 160 West.


More Energy Audit Information

An energy audit helps identify cost effective ways to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home/office/place of business and may help reduce your utility bills.

LPEA Assessment

If you are a LPEA customer, then you may receive an energy walk through assessment at no charge by simply contacting LPEA and requesting a free energy assessment.

Atmos Audit

If you are an Atmos Energy customer, then you may be eligible for a $100 credit on your natural gas bill. To schedule an audit, call 1-888-212-5899 or schedule online .

On-line Audit

You may perform your own do-it-yourself energy audit  or use an online energy audit tool such as the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Home Energy Saver. These tools have built-in formulas which use the information you enter to generate a report that provides energy efficiency recommendations specific to your situation. Commonly recommended improvements can be reviewed here .

Professional Audit

An auditor can conduct different levels of audits ranging from a quick walk-through to identify major problem areas to a comprehensive analysis of the implications of alternative energy efficiency measures.

If the auditor is Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) certified, they can also provide a Home Energy Rating (HERS) index number to allow you to benchmark your home against others in the nation and in our area. An energy rating also allows a homebuyer to easily compare the energy performance of the homes being considered.

The goal of an audit is to quantify overall thermal performance. The leakage rate or infiltration of air through the building envelope is strongly affected by window construction and quality of door seals such as weather stripping. Therefore, an onsite audit may involve recording various characteristics of the walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, and skylights and the use of techniques and tools such as a blower door test and thermographic scan (infrared camera) .

An audit report could show energy use for a given time period, such as one year, and the impact of any suggested improvements per year. Reports can help you prioritize energy-efficient projects and could include:

  • Descriptions of energy-conservation or corrective measures
  • Estimates of implementation cost
  • Potential operating cost savings
  • Payback periods.

How did you do?

If you do conduct an audit, 4CORE would appreciate receiving a copy of your audit report.  This information would be used to help 4CORE tailor programs and rebates to meet the needs of area residents and businesses.

 

Four Corners Office For Resource Efficiency, Inc.
Mailing addres: 10 Town Plaza, #190, Durango, CO 81301
Physical Address: 835 E. 2nd Ave, #230
970-259-1916 / fax 888-779-3963 /   email