ClimateSmart at Home

Solar Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Rebate Program
The Center for Resource Conservation (CRC) will administer Boulder's solar thermal rebate program with matching funds provided through the Governor's Energy Office (GEO). Installations must be in Boulder County, half of the rebates will be designated for the City of Boulder.

Neighborhood Sweep
The neighborhood sweep is an opportunity for the city to visit residents door to door and offer educational materials and energy saving resources - such as compact fluorescent light bulbs. The ClimateSmart program selects 1-2 neighborhoods each year to visit. Teams of University of Colorado Green Teams students and Boulder County senior citizen tax workers are paired up to visit the homes and provide ClimateSmart kits and direct installation of energy efficiency measures. The Sweep takes place in the fall.

Income Qualified Weatherization
Boulder County's Longs Peak Energy Conservation provides weatherization services for City residents to fight high energy costs.  These free programs for qualified residents work with you to improve the energy efficiency of your home in order to both save you money through lower energy use and also to make your home more comfortable.

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Have you had an energy audit? Every year, the average American spends $450 on energy wasted through holes and cracks in their home. Our non-profit partner the Center for Resource Conservation (CRC) has partnered with Xcel Energy to offer energy audits at 60% below the private market price.  An energy audit will help you understand your energy usage and give you a personalized set of recommendations to lower your energy bill. Contact the CRC to sign up for your energy audit.

Already had an energy audit?

Starting March 1st, 2009, Boulder County and the cities within the County will offer a ClimateSmart Residential Energy Action Program (REAP) for residents. It will include services such as energy counseling and support to implement the measures from your energy audit, and connection to rebates and financing through the ClimateSmart Loan Program. If you are interested in participating, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it your name, phone number and indicate if you have had an energy audit.

Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES)
The City of Boulder sponsors contractor trainings focused  on offering a comprehensive approach to home improvement that provides comfort and both energy and cost savings for homeowners. HPwES uses a “whole-house” approach to diagnosing existing homes using principles of building science. Click here for more information or to find a Home Performance Contractor.

Last Updated on Friday, 28 August 2009 12:43