Apply for Rebates

Energy Smart Colorado is your one-stop-shop to improve the efficiency of your business.

• Eagle County Rebates

  COMMERCIAL REBATE (As of 1/27/2016): 50% of project cost up to $1,000 (not to exceed 50% of project cost when combined with utility rebates). Total annual rebates are not to exceed $1,000 per business.

  Additionally, we offer 50% up to $1,000 for an energy assessment for your business (ASHRAE Level II or Higher).

  
  Update as of 1/27/16: For all LED/Lighting Rebates, the Energy Smart Colorado incentive will match the utility incentive up to $1,000 but not to exceed 50% of project cost.
  

  ELIGIBLE MEASURES

  HVAC

  • Boilers/Furnaces - 92% AFUE
  • Re-Commissioning (Retro) of HVAC Systems
  • Hot Water – Side-Arm w/ heat exchanger (replacing typical storage type), ≥ R-20+ tank with ≥ 92% AFUE source
  • Hot Water – Electric Storage (Heat Pump) EF ≥ 0.92
  • Hot Water – Tankless, EF ≥ 0.82
  • Efficiency Controls, ie. Outside temp reset
  • Solar Thermal

  Refrigeration

  • EC Motors (Replace Shaded Pole Motors)
  • Anti-Sweat Heater Controls

  Lighting - (ESC Incentive to match utility incentive up to $1000)

  • Fluorescent T12 > T8 Retrofits
  • LED’s (Energy Star or Listed on http://www.lightingfacts.com/ )
  • Parking Garage Lighting
  • Occupancy and photo sensors/Controls
  • LED Exit lighting

  Insulation & Air Sealing

  • Air Sealing Measures – Blower Door Test In/Test Out Required
  • Insulation (Minimum 2009 IECC prescribed levels)

  Solar Photovoltaic

  • For grid-tied Solar Photovoltaic projects, NABCEP certification required.

• Roaring Fork Valley Rebates

  Commercial Rebate: 25% of project costs, up to $2,500, not to exceed 50% of project costs when combined with other available rebates

  Click here to see our full list of qualifying commercial upgrades.

  
  Technical Energy Audit Rebate: 50% up to $1,000
  

  Popular, rebate-eligible measures include:

  Refrigeration

  • Replace your shaded pole motors with Electronically Communicated (EC) Motors
  • Adding anti-sweat heater controls

  Lighting

  • Rebates are available for upgrading existing fixtures and lighting controls. Example projects may include upgrading
  • To ENERGY STAR or Lighting Facts approved LED bulbs
  • Your parking garage lighting and exit lighting

  Insulation & Air Sealing

  • Air sealing measures require blower door test in and test out
  • Insulation projects meeting levels prescribed by 2015 IECC mandates

  Space Heating & Water Heating

  • Upgrading equipment to condensing boilers and furnaces
  • Upgrading equipment to high efficiency water heaters or indirect systems

  Renewable Energy Rebates: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System

  • $1/watt up to 3kW for on-site, customer-owned systems
  • $0.50/watt up to 1.5kW for on-site, customer-leased systems
  • System must be grid-tied, connected to an electric utility. Web-connected meter required.
  • Certifying installer holds current North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) or Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) certification in PV
  • To secure funding for your project, please complete a rebate application prior to project completion. Answer all question to the best of your ability. An Energy Adviser will follow-up with you.

  Solar Thermal/Solar Hot Water System

  • $1,500 per panel up to $3,000
  • Certifying installer holds current North American Board of Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified solar thermal installer or Master Plumber certification.
  • To secure funding for your project, please complete a rebate application prior to project completion. Answer all question to the best of your ability. An Energy Adviser will follow-up with you shortly.

  Solar Thermal Tune-Ups

  • 25% of project cost up to $500
  • Tune-ups may include flush tank & collector, check thermostat and timer, check pump motor and controller, inspect pipe insulation, clean collector, check system pressure

  Geothermal System

  • 25% of project cost up to $3,000
  • Must meet ENERGY STAR standards

  Micro-Hydro System

  • 25% of project cost up to $3,000

• Yampa Valley Commercial Rebates

  Eligibility

  • For Yampa Valley Electric Association customers only.
  • Rebates must be requested within the 180 days of purchase.
  • Valid receipt/invoice is required with submission of application.
  • Submission of applications does not guarantee a full rebate.
  • Rebates are on a first come, first serve basis with a $500 maximum rebate per electric customer annually.
  • All information must be included to process the application.

  Rebate Amounts and Criteria: LED Lighting:

  • LED Replacement Bulbs for Interior Lighting (Incandescent Replacements): $10/bulb; 10 bulb max.
  • LED Tubes (4 inch Fluorescent Tube Replacements): $10/bulb; 10 bulb max.
  • LED Decorative and Pin Lights (Halogen Replacements): $10/bulb; 10 bulb max.

  EnergyStar® Appliances
: (only valid with verified disposal of old unit)

  • Dishwasher: $100
  • Clothes Washer: $80
  • Refrigerator: $90
  • Freezer: $80

  Programmable Thermostats:

  • Up to $100 (for natural gas or electric)

  Air Sealing:

  • Up to $200 for weatherization, following a Home Energy Assessment

Click Below for Commercial Rebates from Your Utility Provider

• Holy Cross Energy
• Xcel Energy 
• City of Aspen Utilities
• Glenwood Springs Electric 
• Atmos Energy
• Black Hills Energy
• Colorado Natural Gas