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Energy Smart Financing

Energy Smart Financing offers affordable loans to residents for home energy improvements.

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Why finance through Energy Smart?
  • Loans as low as $1000 for small projects and up to $25,000
  • Fixed interest rates starting at 3.75%, up to 8.5%
  • No money down
  • Flexible loan terms
  • Pay back your loan with energy savings

Download Financing Guidelines Here


How does it work?
  • Apply for financing ONLINE  or by downloading and submitting the paper FORM.
  • Work with your contractor to design an eligible project scope of work and submit with closing documents
  • Once the work is complete, verify completion and your contractor will be paid.
  • Start paying back the loan and enjoying a more comfortable home!
For more detailed info on getting an Energy Smart Loan, see the CHECKLIST.

Are you eligible for an Energy Smart Loan? 
  • Your property is located in Eagle, Gunnison or Pitkin Counties
  • You are signed up with the Energy Smart Program. If not, SIGN UP HERE.
  • You own the house that will be undergoing energy efficiency upgrades.
  • You have a minimum credit score of 580.
  • DIY projects eligible for materials only, purchased through a contractor.

Eligible Energy Smart Financing Projects:
  • Air Sealing: Air Sealing/HRV/Ventilation, Duct Sealing
  • Insulation: Attic, Wall, Floor, Ducts, Rim Joists, Foundation/Basement, Wall or Crawlspace
  • Heating: Replacement of high efficiency furnace, gas boiler or pellet stove/boiler
  • Water Heating: Conventional Water Heater, Tankless On-Demand or Solar Thermal
  • Doors and windows: Exterior Windows and glass doors, Insulating Shutters or Blinds, Insulating Exterior Doors or Storm Doors
If you have any questions about the loan, please contact Connie Ealey with Energy Smart Partners: 970.494.2021, megan@fundingpartners.org.

For questions about the program and eligible projects, please contact your ENERGY SMART RESOURCE CENTER.

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Regional Assessment Map

Check it out!

1049 Energy Smart Assessments have been performed since the inception of the program in Eagle, Pitkin and Gunnison Counties. Click here for map.

Tax Credits for Home Energy Improvements & Renewables Extended!

The extension of credit for energy-efficient existing homes provides a 10-percent credit for the purchase of qualified energy efficiency improvements to existing homes. The energy-efficiency home products are retroactive for 2012 and must be “placed in service” before December 31st, 2013.

Eligible Measures Include*:

  • Insulation
  • Replacement windows and skylights, and exterior doors
  • Window films
  • Sealing
  • Pigmented metal roofs, or an asphalt roof with cooling granules
  • electric heat pump water heater Natural gas & propane furnaces
  • Central air conditioning units and air-source heat pumps
  • Natural gas, propane, or oil water heater
  • And more!

*Detailed information on how you can qualify can be found at Energy Efficiency Business Coalition or contact your local Energy Smart Resource Center.

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Mission

 
The ENERGY SMART PROGRAM assists residents and contractors in Eagle, Pitkin and Gunnison Counties in making home energy improvements simple and affordable.

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News

Tax Credits for Home Efficiency and Renewables Extended!
Jan 14, 2013
Energy Smart for Multi-Family Buildings
Oct 11, 2012
BPI Building Analyst Certification Training
Sep 17, 2012

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