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.

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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

Local Insulation Contractors

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

Program Guidelines

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.

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Energy Star Appliance Program

How Much?

$40 for Purchasing an ENERGY STAR Refrigerator/Freezer

$30 for Dishwashers

$40 for Clotheswashers

How to Get the Energy Star Rebate

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.

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

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:

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