Rebates & Financing

Resources

Xcel Energy Efficiency Rebates

Note: Xcel's Recommissioning rebate is best for businesses over 50,000 square feet.

Federal tax credits and deductions for commercial buildings

DSIRE - Database of State Incentives

Programs

This fund provides financial assistance through grants toward installation of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems on housing for low to moderate income persons and on the facilities of nonprofit entities with operations in Boulder. The grant fund has two cycles for the year. Proposals are due March 15th and August 15th.

ClimateSmart Loan Program

The ClimateSmart Loan Program™ provides a voluntary mechanism for commercial and residential property owners to obtain financing (loans tied to property taxes) for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency improvements to properties in Boulder County. The program originated from ballot measure 1A in November 2008, when voters gave Boulder County the authority to issue up to a maximum of $40 million in special assessment bonds to finance the program.

In spring 2009 Boulder County launched a successful first round of the nationally groundbreaking ClimateSmart Loan Program, funding 394 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects throughout Boulder County totaling $6.6 million. Join the commercial program listserv to remain informed about dates for the first commercial found of funding. Contact Boulder County's Sustainability Office with questions not answered on the website above, at 303-441-4565.

Recommissioning Rebate

ClimateSmart will offer starting August 2009 a rebate for a recommissioning study of buildings between 10,000 and 50,000 square feet. This program involves a review and tune-up of your heating and cooling system that can be a very effective and fast way to increase the energy performance of your building. You will save money and increase the workplace comfort of your employees through more consistent airflow and temperature.