Boulder County - EnergySmart Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

June 23, 2023

Summary

EnergySmart for Boulder County helps residents identify, finance, and schedule energy improvements in their homes. This “One Stop Shop” aims to reduce the hassles and hurdles associated with improving a home’s energy efficiency by providing an energy advisor to each participant at no cost. The advisor serves as a guide and advocate by scheduling a home energy assessment, installing free energy conservation materials, identifying and applying for all applicable incentives, and coordinating work through an approved list of contractors. 

Homeowners can receive rebates through EnergySmart on selected efficiency improvements. EnergySmart rebates can be combined with local utility rebates. Multi-Family Units of five or more are not eligible. 

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Local
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Colorado
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: http://www.EnergySmartYES.com/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Space Heat
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • Water Heaters
  • Furnaces
  • Boilers
  • Heat pumps
  • Air conditioners
  • Duct/Air sealing
  • Building Insulation
  • Other EE
  • Insulation
Incentive Amount: Standalone Rebates
Heat Pumps
Cold Climate Ducted Air Source Heat Pump: 25% of project cost up to $300
Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump: 25% of project cost up to $300
Ground Source Heat Pump: 25% of project cost up to $300

Other Incentives
Solar PV: 25% of project cost up to $200
Non-Cold Climate Ducted Air Source Heat Pump: 25% of project cost up to $100
Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump: 25% of project cost up to $100
Heat Pump Water Heater: 25% of project cost up to $100
Attic Insulation with Air Sealing: 25% of project cost up to $100
Wall Insulation: 25% of project cost up to $100
Foundation Insulation and Air Sealing: 25% of project cost up to $100

Fuel Switching Rebates
Removal of Gas Furnace: $100 per measure
Removal of Gas Water Heater: $100 per measure
Removal of Gas Stove: $100 per measure
Maximum Incentive: $1,800/home and $6,000/owner of multiple properties
Equipment Requirements: Heat Pumps
Cold Climate Ducted Air Source Heat Pump: HSPF ≥9.0/SEER ≥15.0/COP ≥ 1.75@5◦F or capacity @ 5◦F of at least 70% of BTU @ 47◦F. Must be NEEP.org certified.
Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump: HSPF ≥10.0/SEER ≥15.0/COP ≥ 1.75@5◦F or capacity @ 5◦F of at least 70% of BTU @ 47◦F . Must be NEEP.org certified.
Ground Source Heat Pump: 5.5 tons or smaller, 14.1 EER. Must be ENERGY STAR certified

Other Incentives
Non-Cold Climate Ducted Air Source Heat Pump: HSPF ≥8.5/SEER ≥15.0
Non-Cold Climate Ductless Air Source Heat Pump: HSPF ≥8.5/SEER ≥15.0
Heat Pump Water Heater: Must be Energy Star certified with a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0
Attic Insulation with Air Sealing: R-49 minimum required
Wall Insulation: R-19 minimum; fill wall cavity where R-19 is not possible. For solid walls such as brick or concrete, exterior rigid insulation must be added to a level of ≥ R-10.
Foundation Insulation and Air Sealing: Crawlspace as outlined in the 2012 IECC. R-15 continuous or R-19 cavity insulation with a vapor-permeable air barrier over insulation. Crawlspaces must have sealed vapor barrier over dirt crawl space floor and ventilation, per 2012 IECC.

Contact

Name: Boulder County
Address:
Phone: (303) 544-1000
Email: info@energysmartyes.com

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.