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 energy efficiency rebates, click here.
Financing
For information on the Loan Program, click here.
| Implementing Sector: | Local |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Colorado |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | https://www.energysmartcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Rebates-by-community-and-utility-7.21.pdf |
| Administrator: | Walking Mountains Science Center |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive Amount: |
Residential PV: 50% up to $500 Solar Thermal: 50% of project costs Commercial 50% of project costs |
| Maximum Incentive: |
Residential PV: $500 Solar Thermal: $500 Commercial $1,000 |
| Equipment Requirements: | Grid-Tied PV: NABCEP certification |
| Technologies: | Solar Photovoltaics |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a minimum of $500.00, The incentive is 50.00 % |
| Technologies: | Solar Water Heat |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a minimum of $500.00, The incentive is 50.00 % |
| Technologies: | Solar Water Heat, Solar Photovoltaics |
| Sectors: | Commercial |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a minimum of $1000.00, The incentive is 50.00 % |
| Name: | Eagle County |
| Address: |
Walking Mountains Ln Avon CO 81620 |
| Phone: | (970) 328-8777 |
| Email: | Eagle@EnergySmartColorado.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.
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