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Online Checklists & Calculators Minimize
  • 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
  • Solar Mortgage Calculator
  • Passive Solar Overhang Calculator
  • In My Backyard (IMBY) Calculator estimates how much electricity you can produce with solar or wind
More Calculators
 
Additional Programs & Incentives Minimize

Colorado State Programs

Federal Programs

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 Minimize

4CORE is dedicated to helping renters and homeowners make their homes as efficient as possible. To that end we offer a number of services including:

 
Popular Tax Incentives & Rebate Programs Minimize

Recharge Colorado

The GEO is offering rebates on a first come, first serve basis until funds are exhausted. Local solar installers are listed below (don't forget to ensure they are eligible to install for rebates by checking the Better Business Bureau web site).

Tap into rebates at RechargeColorado.com or call 1-800-462-0184.

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.

La Plata Electric Association Customers: Get more rebates from LPEA on commercial lighting, holiday lights, appliances, and more. Click here to learn 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 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:

  1. Verify that a specific model qualifies by visiting www.energystar.gov and review the complete list.
  2. Fill out the application within 180 days of purchase of an ENERGY STAR appliance. 
  3. 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 Minimize

Five County Region

Housing Solutions for the Southwest
Programs: Home-Owner Rehabilitation, Rental Assistance Program, Emergency Homeless Prevention, Housing Development, Homeward Bound, Self-Sufficiency, Rapid-Rehousing, Housing Counseling
Phone: 970-259-1086
Address: 295 Girard St, Durango, CO 81301
Website: http://swhousingsolutions.com/

USDA Rural Development
Programs: Home Repairs Loans & Grants, Direct Loans, Guaranteed Loans 
Phone: 970-965-8416 x4
Address: 628 W. 5th St, Cortez, CO 81321
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/co/cortez.htm

La Plata County 

Habitat for Humanity
Programs: Home Ownership Program, Brush with Kindness, Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, Habitat ReStore
Phone: 970-382-2215
Address: 120-E Girard St, Durango, CO 81301
Website: http://www.habitatlaplata.org/

Regional Housing Alliance of La Plata County
Programs: Homebuyer Counseling and Education, Mortgage Assistance Loans
Phone: 970-259-1418
Address: 701 Camino Del Rio #312, Durango, CO 81301
Website: http://www.rhalpc.org/

Southwest Center for Independence 
Programs: Supports people with disabilities and their families to achieve maximum level of independence. Provides Section 8 rental & ownership assistance.
Phone: 970-259-1672
Address: 835 E. 2nd Ave #200, Durango, CO 81301
Website: http://www.swilc.org/

Volunteers of America - Durango Community Shelter
Programs: Residential homeless shelter for children, women and men. 
Phone: 970-259-1255
Address: 1055 Avenida Del Sol, Durango, CO 81301
Website: http://www.voacolorado.org/Volunteers-of-America-Southern-Colorado/Durango-Community-Shelter

Volunteers of America – Community Emergency Assistance Coalition (CEAC)
Programs: Assistance for necessary living expenses, such as bills, rent & mortgage. 
Phone: 970-259-1255
Address: 1055 Avenida Del Sol, Durango, CO 81301

Archuleta County

Archuleta County Housing Authority Programs: Housing Programs Phone: 970-264-4828 Address: 503 S. 8th St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Habitat for Humanity Programs: Home Ownership, Home Repair Program Phone: 970-264-6960
Address: PO Box 282, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Montezuma County

Habitat for Humanity
Programs: Homeownership, Brush with Kindness
Phone: 970-565-8327
Address: PO Box 1261, Cortez, CO 81321
Website: http://habitatmontezuma.org/

The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma (also for Dolores County)
Programs: Rental Assistance, Homebuyer Education
Phone: 970-565-3831
Address: 37 N. Madison, Cortez, CO 81321
Website: http://www.mc-ha.org/

The Piñon Project Family Center
Programs: Montelores Emergency Assistance Coalition (MEAC)
Phone: 970-564-1195
Address: 300 North Elm St, Cortez, CO 81321
Website: http://www.thepinonproject.org

Dolores County

Habitat for Humanity
Programs: Homewnership Program
Phone: 970-728-8670
Address: PO Box 3852 Telluride, Colorado 81435
Website: http://www.habitattellurideregion.org/

* 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 

 
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