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Rebate Programs
Solar Hot Water Rebate Program

**The Governor's Energy Office Solar Hot Water Program ended June 30, 2009. Please check this website for updates**
Local Solar Installers
Below is a list of local eligible contractors; for a complete list, visit CoSEIA's Web site. 4CORE provides the following information as a public service and does not endorse individuals, companies, services or products.

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
andrea@durangosolarworks.com

970-570-9010

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

Seal in $avings Year-Round with Insulate Colorado
InsulateCO

4CORE has partnered with the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) Insulate Colorado Program to offer cash rebates to qualifying homeowners in La Plata, Archuleta, and portions of Mineral, San Juan and Hinsdale counties.

Attention Atmos Energy, Source Gas and Colorado Natural Gas Customers:

Atmos Energy, Source Gas and Colorado Natural Gas (CNG) offer the Insulate Colorado Program to gas customers for installations as of 1/1/09. Customers of these gas utilities should download the Gas Customer Rebate Form (PDF 1.4 MB), and submit the required paperwork directly to the listed address for processing and payment.

4CORE Insulate CO ad on the Radio

Insulate CO ad

Why?

To reduce your heating and cooling costs by up to 20% and make your home more comforatble.

When?

Applications are accepted for insulation and air sealing completed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.

How Much?

Receive 20% of the toal cost of insulation and/or air sealing upgrades or $300 (whichever is less).

How to Participate

1. Select an approved Insulate Colorado contractor. See below for local eligible installers.
2. Complete the work. Remember to review the Program Guidelines below.

3. Download, complete, and submit the Homeowner Rebate Request Application and a copy of the contractor's invoice showing total job costs and measures installed.

4. Receive your rebate check from 4CORE and put it in the bank! Once you submit the required materials you should receive a rebate approval within 4 to 6 weeks.

Local Insulation Contractors

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

For a more extensive list, visit the Governor's Energy Office website.

Program Guidelines

  • Insulation and air sealing upgrades must be performed on an existing residential dwelling.
  • Rebate is not available for new construction.
  • Applicants must own the residence and be the official homeowner of record.
  • Primary, secondary or rental homes are eligible for rebates.
  • Only one rebate per address.
  • Rebate is for attic or exterior wall insulation and air sealing upgrades only.
  • Insulation must be upgraded to determined minimum R-Values for the specific climate zone as (refer to chart below and on the Description of Insulation Sheet).
  • The program does not require upgrading of insulation or air sealing in all areas of the home.
  • Insulation and air sealing upgrades must be completed by an eligible insulation contractor. See below for local eligible installers.
  • Do-It-Yourself insulation and air sealing upgrade projects are not eligible for the rebate.
  • Eligible contractor must install insulation and air sealing measures according to program requirements presented during the contractor eligibility seminar.
  • Failure to provide required information may result in denial of rebate.
  • 4CORE reserves the right to inspect the installed rebated material and work. If such residence does not have the qualifying material or work installed, homeowner may be required to pay-back the rebate and the contractor will be deemed ineligible to offer rebate to future customers.

But Wait, There's More:

Save even more: Couple rebates with tax credits!

Atmos Energy 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. 

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

Empire Electric Customers:

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

Atmos Energy Customers: How to Participate
(Offer is valid from January 1, 2009 until funds are depleted)

  1. Review the Rules to determine if you are qualified. If eligible, then select a local eligible installer (see list below).
  2. Complete the work. Remember to review the Program Guidelines below.
  3. Download, complete, and submit the Rules and Application form postmarked within 60 days of purchase or follow this link to apply online. Mail the completed application and copies of insulation receipts (with insulation card) to: Excess Is Out, 3800 Watt Ave., Suite 105, Sacramento, CA 95821. Note: You will need an insulation card signed by your insulation contractor and a copy of the contractor's invoice (with name, licence number, address and phone number) showing total job costs and measures installed.
  4. Receive your rebate check from Atmos Energy. You may inquire about your rebate status by calling: 1-866-971-7347.

Recommended R-Value by County

R-value by County


Energy Star Appliance Program

Energy Star
Reduce utility bills by replacing old refrigerators or freezers with newer models that have earned the government's Energy Star label. Old refrigerators and freezers can consume two to four times more energy annually than a new model. Upgrading to new refrigerators and freezers can thus decrease your electric bills.

How Much?

$40 for Purchasing an ENERGY STAR Refrigerator/Freezer

$30 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 refrigerator/freezer (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.


Equipment Rebates
Excess is out
Are you an Atmos Energy or Source Gas Customer?

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.

Inquire about your rebate by calling: 1-866-971-7347


Energy Audits Program

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 Audit

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.

Local Energy Auditors

Annadel Building Solutions, Mike Frisoni*

970-533-1548

Energy Check,
Shawn Andreatta*
energycheckllc@gmail.com

970-749-5590

EnergyMatters, LLC,
Mark Garcia
mark@gov-plus.com

970/398-0573

Home Energy Advantage*

970-560-0120

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

970-259-1086

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

970-533-9810

NRG By Design, Nathan Ballenger*
nathan@nrgbydesign.com

970-385-9339
970-739-6236

Verified Green, Tim Keuski*
tim@verifiedgreen.info

970-759-8192
*RESNET certified for those who would like a Home Energy Rating performed

 

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