The Colorado Governor's Energy Office (GEO) launched a new rebate program on April 19, 2010 offering rebates for appliances, energy efficiency improvements, and renewable energy projects. Funds are still available for most of these opportunities! Please read the press release below and visit the GEO Recharge Colorado website for information on this new rebate program. Until then, you can go to the GEO website for information. If you do not have access to the internet, you may use their call center, 1-800-462-0184.
Through the Recharge Colorado campaign, the Governor's Energy Office, utilities, cities and counties across the state are partnering to offer money-saving rebates and programs to enable Coloradans to participate in the New Energy Economy. Rebates can be reserved through the Recharge Colorado website beginning April 19 and will be available until the money runs out. Rebates include:
• Replacement appliance rebates for clothes washers, refrigerators and dishwashers
• Home upgrade rebates such as insulation, furnaces and water heaters
• Solar electric and hot water rebates and wind rebates
The GEO and its partners are providing roughly $18 million worth of rebates for Colorado with this program. The money is expected to provide approximately 75,000 rebates, including about 16,000 rebates for ENERGY STAR refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers.
San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) has partnered with the GEO to provide energy conservation and renewable energy rebates to its members in 2010. Read SMPA's press release SMPA news.
TNCC is your local source of information about this program. Please see the documents below for a quick source of information on this program. For further questions, please contact TNCC at 728-5208 or newcommunitycoalition@gmail.com.
Remaining Funds by Geography (NEW)
PV Program Rebate Amounts 1_14_11 (NEW)
Wind Program Rebate Amounts 12_13_10 (NEW)
More Rebate FAQ's from Webinar
GEO Recharge Colorado Program Update, June 2, 2011- Rebate Availability
Rebate Availability Appliance Rebates Energy Efficiency Rebates Sealing and Furnace rebates: Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle , Elbert, Fremont, Gilpin , Grand ,Gunnison, Hinsdale , Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, La Plata, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo (with the exception of the City of Pueblo), Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Yuma, Colorado Springs UtilitiesFunding for Furnace rebates is also available to San Miguel Power Association customers. Residential Wind These rebates are at waitlist status in some areas. A total of $58,200 is available to residents of the following counties:Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle , Elbert, Fremont, Gilpin , Grand , Gunnison, Hinsdale , Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, La Plata, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo (with the exception of the City of Pueblo), Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Y uma In addition, there are $100,560 in funds for customers of Colorado Springs Utility, and $10,000 in funds for customers of San Miguel Power Association.
Please read this section for an update on what rebates are available where. The Recharge Colorado Rebate Program is funded by a variety of funding sources. Because of the programs various funding sources, availability depends on where the applicant lives.
Status: OPEN STATEWIDE The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) is pleased to announce that it will reopen the popular Recharge Colorado appliance rebate program on May 25th. The program has been closed since mid-April; however some funds have been released due to the expiration of reservations in the system. Approximately $200,000 in funding will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. The program offers rebates for ENERGY STAR® appliances, including clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, storage water heaters and boilers. The GEO anticipates that funds will be exhausted quickly, and the program will be closed again when this happens. Be sure to review all rebate details prior to purchase as not all ENERGY STAR appliances qualify. For more information, visit www.RechargeColorado.com or call 1-800-462-0184. In addition to appliances, there may be other rebates available! The GEO has collected the most comprehensive resource of energy-related rebates and incentives available anywhere; use this tool to find Recharge Colorado rebates, federal and local incentives, and offers from manufacturers and retailers. Your search will also enable you to find Better Business Bureau (BBB) listed and accredited contractors from throughout the state. Click here to get started. There is a real time ticker of available funds located here: http://rebate.rechargecolorado.com/Appliancechoice.aspx
Status: INSULATION & AIR SEALING AND FURNACES AT WAITLIST IN SOME AREAS ALL OTHER PROGRAMS OPEN STATEWIDE Here are the details for the waitlisted categories:
Insulation & Air Sealing and Furnaces
Some areas are at waitlist status for these rebates. There are funds available but because of the program's various funding sources, availability depends on where the applicant lives. There are funds available to residents of the following counties and utility territories for both Insulation & Air
If the applicant does not live in one of the counties or utility territories listed here, their community is at waitlist status. The waitlist means funds are not guaranteed. An applicant can still submit a reservation, complete the work on thier home, and submit the rebate verification paperwork. If funds become available due to expired reservations, and the applicant paperwork has been received and approved, they may receive a check from the GEO. This is not guaranteed. The GEO recommends doing this if the applicant was going to have work done anyway. If the rebate is the only reason the applicant is having the work done, it's best to hold off as rebates are not guaranteed in waitlist zones.
Renewable Energy Rebates
Status:
o o o o
COMMERCIAL PV AT WAITLIST STATEWIDE RESIDENTIAL PV AT WAITLIST IN SOME AREAS RESIDENTIAL WIND AT WAITLIST IN SOME AREAS ALL OTHER PROGRAMS OPEN STATEWIDE
Here are the details for each category of renewable energy rebates:
Residential PV Funds Remaining
Delta Montrose Electric Association: $56,600 Grand Valley Power: $7,680 Highline Electric: $45,000 Mountain View Electric Association: $5,000 San Miguel Power Association: $13,313
Residential Solar Thermal Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $235,127 Colorado Springs Utility: $127,975 Fort Collins Utility: $19,950
Commercial Solar Thermal Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $154,643 Colorado Springs Utility: $145,000 Fort Collins Utility: $19,950
Commercial Wind Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $140,422 Colorado Springs Utility: $114,000
GEO Recharge Colorado Program Update, May 16, 2011- Rebate Availability
Please read this section for an update on what rebates are available where. The Recharge Colorado Rebate Program is funded by a variety of funding sources. Because of the programs various funding sources, availability depends on where the applicant lives.
Appliance Rebates
Status: CLOSED STATEWIDE The Recharge Colorado ENERGY STAR Appliance Program is currently closed and is not accepting any new reservations. This includes refrigerators, clothes washers, dishwashers, gas storage water heaters, and gas boilers. The GEO may begin accepting applications again the week of May 23rd, 2011, in time for Memorial Day. Check for any updates here or contact the Recharge Colorado Call Center for updates at 1-800-462-0184.
Energy Efficiency Rebates
Status: INSULATION, AIR SEALING, FURNACE, ENERGY MONITORS, AND ENERGY AUDITS
Funding for all categories available within San Miguel Association Territory
Renewable Energy Rebates
Status:
o COMMERCIAL PV AT WAITLIST STATEWIDE
o RESIDENTIAL PV AT WAITLIST IN SOME AREAS
o RESIDENTIAL WIND AT WAITLIST IN SOME AREAS
o ALL OTHER PROGRAMS OPEN STATEWIDE
Here are the details for each category of renewable energy rebates:
Residential PV Funds Remaining
Delta Montrose Electric Association: $71,600
Highline Electric: $45,000
Mountain View Electric Association: $5,000
San Miguel Power Association: $28,313
Residential Solar Thermal Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $265,922
Colorado Springs Utility: $127,975
Fort Collins Utility: $19,950
Commercial Solar Thermal Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $154,643
Colorado Springs Utility: $145,000
Fort Collins Utility: $19,950
Commercial Wind Funds Remaining
Statewide Funding: $144,902
Colorado Springs Utility: $114,000
Residential Wind
These rebates are at waitlist status in some areas. A total of $78,200 is available to residents of the following counties:
Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Cheyenne, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Dolores, Eagle , Elbert, Fremont, Gilpin , Grand , Gunnison, Hinsdale , Huerfano, Jackson, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, La Plata, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Ouray, Park, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo (with the exception of the City of Pueblo), Rio Blanco, Rio Grande, Routt, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Washington, Yuma
In addition, there are $107,280 in funds for customers of Colorado Springs Utility, and $10,000 in funds for customers of San Miguel Power Association.
upcomingUpcoming Program Changes, Closures & Openings
The Recharge Colorado Rebate Program constantly monitors market activity and opportunities in order to provide the best program possible for consumers, contractors and partners, which sometimes results in updates and adjustments to the program. This section of the newsletter outlines what changes are on the horizon. Also included is information about when a program is scheduled to close, as best possible, due to funding exhaustion, or when a program is slated to open.
Changes to Renewable Energy Rebates: Program Ramping Down
Effective June 1st, 2011
In an effort to manage the high demand for the renewable energy rebates, keep all renewable energy categories open for as long as possible and meet program funding timeline requirements, the GEO will make the following changes to all renewable energy rebates in residential and small commercial sectors, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind. These changes will be effective June 1, 2011.
· Renewable energy rebate reservations will be valid for three months. Systems must be complete and "part two" paperwork must be received within three months from the reservation date.
· All renewable energy systems must be complete and "part two" paperwork submitted by December 1, 2011.
· The GEO will stop accepting applications for all renewable energy rebates on September 1, 2011.
The funding structure for renewable energy rebates will change:
· Effective June 1st, all* unreserved renewable energy rebate funds will move into two funding pools - one residential and one commercial- and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of project type.
o Rebates for solar PV, solar thermal and wind will be paid from the applicable reservation pool based on market demand. Funds will no longer be designated to a particular technology.
o This approach will allow the program to stay open for all application types as long as funding remains. When the program moves to wait-list, applications for solar PV, solar thermal and wind will be wait-listed at the same time.
o The wait-lists will be paid out first-come, first-served as funding permits.
This funding approach is based on the success of the Recharge Colorado Rebate Appliance Program and is an effort to sustain the program and ensure funds are spent on rebates as the program winds down.
*With the exception of partner funds, which will remain allocated based on partner agreements.
Key Dates to Remember:
· June 1, 2011:
o Reservation time will change to three months
o Funding structure will change
· September 1, 2011:
o Stop accepting RE applications
· December 1, 2011:
o All RE systems must be complete and "part two" paperwork must be submitted
resourcesResources & FAQ's
Definition of Terms:
1. Statewide Funds - These funds are available to any applicant statewide (except PV rebates for Xcel and Black Hills residential customers).
2. Partner Funds - Funding available through GEO partnerships with local utilities and/or governments. One application is processed through the GEO and customers will receive one check with two logos for this rebate.
a. The partners listed below are the only partners in the program.
City of Arvada, City of Boulder, Colorado Springs Utilities, Delta Montrose Electric Association, City of Fort Collins,Glenwood Springs Electric, Grand Valley Power, Highline Electric Association, Jefferson County, City of Lakewood,City of Littleton, Mountain View Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association, Southeast Colorado Power Association, Town of Vail, City of Westminster, Boulder County
b. If you are interested in a different utility rebate program, please contact them directly regarding the status of funds. Application for non-partner funding are not processed by the GEO.
c. If the partner contribution is exhausted or currently reserved, your customer will receive funds at the standard GEO offer, provided that the funds are available.
3. Waitlist - Funds for the rebate program have been reserved entirely for your community. You still have the option of submitting a reservation, completing the work on your home, and submitting the rebate paperwork. If funds become available due to expired reservations, and your paperwork has been received and approved, you may receive a check from the GEO. This is not guaranteed, but it does happen.
The application process is identical for all funding sources mentioned above- apply through your contractor account on www.RechargeColorado.com. The easiest way to access your contractor account is to click on "check rebate status" at the top of any Recharge Colorado web page.
impactsProgram Impacts
To date, the Recharge Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program has had a significant impact on the state:
· 345 renewable energy contractors are currently participating in the program
· So far, the Rebate Program has issued checks for 749 qualifying renewable energy systems
· Over $3.9 million dollars has been used to pay out renewable energy applicants
· Coloradans have invested over $19.2 million dollars in renewable energy projects since the onset of the Recharge Colorado Rebate Program
The contractor and partner support for the Recharge Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program makes this success possible. Thank you for your continued support!
GEO Press Release, April 15, 2010
"Partners statewide team with Governor's Energy Office
for 'Recharge Colorado' campaign"
Cities, counties, utilities statewide join GEO in rebate program;
Local governments, electricity providers help customers save money, energy
Nearly three dozen cities, counties and utilities have joined the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) in the launch of the 'Recharge Colorado' campaign April 19. The partners will team with the GEO to provide a variety of rebates for energy upgrades, including insulation, energy-efficient appliances, energy audits and solar power.
The GEO, using funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, has joined with partners to provide about $18 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy rebates statewide. The rebates will kick off the 'Recharge Colorado' campaign and help Coloradans save money, save energy, create jobs and boost our economy.
Residents can tap into the campaign at www.RechargeColorado.com, where they can reserve a rebate on-line beginning 8 a.m. Monday. As a supplement to the web site, a call center will also be available at 1-800-462-0184. Please note: The web site and call center will not be operational until 8 a.m. April 19. There will be no information at the web address or call center number prior to that time.
The GEO and its local partners expect brisk consumer action, particularly for ENERGY STAR dishwashers, clothes washers and refrigerators. The ENERGY STAR appliances account for about 16,000 of the rebates available. In light of that, it's important for consumers statewide to have realistic expectations and recognize the "sweepstakes" nature of the program.
Partners in the Recharge Colorado campaign are providing a benefit to their customers by reserving rebates for households within their territories. Once the partner funds are depleted, the residents and customers can still apply for the standard GEO rebate, provided that funding still exists.
Recharge Colorado creates a one-stop clearinghouse of information and resources by bringing details about products, rebates, tax breaks and other benefits offered by the Governor's Energy Office, utilities and local governments across Colorado to a single place. The Recharge Colorado campaign is also teaming with the Better Business Bureau to help consumers connect with energy efficiency and renewable energy service providers statewide. On the new site, consumers will be able to access BBB Reliability Reports on businesses that offer applicable services and products.
"We thank the many enthusiastic partners who have joined our Recharge Colorado campaign," said GEO director Tom Plant. "Together we can give more Colorado residents the opportunity to save money, spark job creation and build energy security and independence in Colorado and the country."
For more detailed information about the Recharge Colorado rebates prior to April 19, visit the GEO website at www.colorado.gov/energy.
Recharge Colorado partners:
Governments: City of Arvada; City of Aurora; City of Boulder; City of Denver; City of Fort Collins; City of Glenwood Springs; City of Littleton; City of Westminster; Boulder County; Jefferson County; Town of Estes Park; Town of Vail; High Country Conservation Center-Summit County; Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities; Delta-Montrose Electric Association; Grand Valley Power; Highline Electric Association; La Plata Electric Association; Mountain View Electric Association; San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative; San Miguel Power Association; Southeast Colorado Power Association; Xcel Energy; Tri-State Generation and Transmission; Black Hills Energy; Source Gas; Colorado Natural Gas; Atmos Energy; Fort Collins Utilities; Longmont Power and Communications; Empire Electric Association; Holy Cross Energy.