Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency

May 23, 2013

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Online Checklists & Calculators

Home Energy Checkup
Home Energy Checklist from ColoradoEnergy.org
Home Energy Checklist from American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Consumer Guide for Home Energy Savings from ACEEE
Passive Solar Overhang Calculator
Household item electricity cost Calculator

More Calculators

Carbon Footprint Calculator
RETFinance - calculate cost of energy of renewable electricity generation technologies such as biomass, geothermal, solar, and wind
Anaerobic Digester Calculator

Additional Programs & Incentives

Colorado State Programs

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) - Comprehensive, state-by-state listing of all incentive programs
Colorado ENERGY STAR Mortgage - Allows for purchasers of a new ENERGY STAR rated home to qualify for one point interest rate discount up to $5,000 paid on their behalf on a new conventional, FHA, or VA home loan.
Bicycle Commuter Tax Provision - The credit is up to $20 per month. Click here for more information (See Transportation (Commuting) Benefits ).

Federal Programs

Tax Incentives Assistance Project
Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Mortgage Programs

Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County

Homebuyer Education and Mortgage Assistance and more.

Low Cost Financing for Energy Saving Home Improvements

Homebuyers and Homeowners can obtain a substantially reduced mortgage interest rate on the purchase or refinance of a Colorado home when certain energy efficiency or renewable energy systems are included in the construction or renovation of the home.

This is an excellent loan for improving a home with: insulation, air sealing, windows, doors, upgraded furnace, hot water heater, or boiler, solar panels, or efficient lighting. Many other improvements are possible.

This mortgage product is provided through a cooperative venture between BOC and the Governor's Energy Office and provides a reduced interest rate for home buyers that invest in an ENERGY STAR rated home or choose to renovate an existing home for Energy Efficiency.

Introduction to the Colorado ENERGY STAR ® and Energy Saving Mortgage Programs

Residential Resources

4CORE is dedicated to helping renters and homeowners use energy effectively and efficiently in their homes. To that end we offer a number of services including:

Weatherization Information & Education
Weatherization Assistance
Directory of tax incentives and rebate programs
Contractor Directory
HomeRx program

Tax Incentives & Rebate Programs

Electric Utilities

Empire Electric Customers: Get "double rebates" from Tri-State and Empire on heat pumps, water heaters, and appliances. Click here to learn more. Also, receive a rebate on an energy audit.

La Plata Electric Association Customers: Get more rebates from LPEA on LED lights, appliances, and more.

San Miguel Power Association Customers: Get more rebates from your local utility company. Click here to learn more.

Atmos Energy and Source Gas Customers: Excess is Out: Reduce and Rebate Program helps you to incorporate energy savings measures in your home.

Mail the completed application form with copies of equipment or insulation receipts (with insulation card) to:

Excess Is Out
3800 Watt Ave., Suite 105,
Sacramento, CA 95821

You may inquire about your rebate status by calling: 1-866-971-7347.

Energy Star Rebate Program

Reduce utility bills in LPEA territory by replacing old refrigerators or freezers with newer Energy Star models. Old appliances can consume 2 - 4 times more energy annually than a new model. How Much?

$40 for Purchasing an ENERGY STAR Refrigerator/Freezer

$40 for Dishwashers

$40 for Clothes washers

How to Get the Energy Star Rebate:

Verify that a specific model qualifies by visiting www.energystar.gov and review the complete list.

Visit the LPEA site and submit the application.

Submit the application within 180 days of purchase, along with an original, dated proof-of-purchase invoice or receipt by mail or in person:

La Plata Electric Association
45 Stewart Street, Durango
603 S. 8th Street, Pagosa Springs

Where do I get an Energy Star Appliance?

ENERGY STAR appliance rebates are offered through area vendors as well as through manufacturers. For more information, go to the Energy Star Web site and enter your zip code and any appliances you are interested to obtain a rebate for.
What do I do with my old Refrigerator? Get another rebate!

$25 for Recycling a Refrigerator/Freezer

Recycle Rebates are available year round

Community Resources for Housing & Home Repairs

Please see our Community Resources List:
Community Resources List 2013 Update

* If your organization provides housing assistance or home repair programs and you would like to be added to this list please email: info@fourcore.org