Boulder County Resident Loves her Heat Pump! | |
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Like many homeowners, Deb Kershner didn’t know much about heat pumps and wasn’t sure they were a good fit for her house. But when she recently remodeled her home and installed solar, she also researched options beyond gas-powered HVAC systems. After talking it through with her contractor, Kershner decided to take advantage of available rebates and installed an air-source heat pump.
Since her renovations, Kershner has had to make some changes to how she cools and heats her home—but they are changes for the better. "I have four different zones in my home," says Kershner, "which is nice because I don’t have to heat rooms I’m not using." And since she also has solar and new windows and insulation, her energy bills stay low (between $100-$150 per month for her 2600 square foot home) even in the middle of winter. Kershner also loves that the outside unit is much quieter than a traditional AC unit, especially when friends come for an outdoor dinner.
As the weather in Colorado starts to cool, Kershner knows her heat pump will keep her cozy all winter long. "When we had the cold snap back in January where it was in the negatives for a few days, I set the thermostat up to maybe 68, and that’s all I needed to do. Plus," she says, "it’s the right thing to do for the planet – and the rebates and incentives help!"
Many Coloradans are joining Kershner and making the switch to electric or hybrid HVAC systems EnergySmart has great rebates for heat pumps which are stackable with state, federal, and utility rebates to make switching more affordable than ever before. Check out our website to learn more.
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Want $4k to Upgrade Your Home? | |
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EnergySmart now offers income-qualified rebates to support residents in their journey towards an efficient, electric home! This new rebate program is designed to make home efficiency and electrification upgrades more accessible to a wider range of households, ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of a safer, more comfortable home!
The rebates will cover up to 60% of the cost of eligible home efficiency and electrification projects -- such as weatherization, heat pump installations, and heat pump water heaters -- up to a total of $4000. Households must have an income at or below 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) to qualify.
Pre-approval and income verification is required prior to project completion. Visit EnergySmart's website to learn more about eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the wide range of approved projects.
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Join the Solar Group Buy from Solar Switch | |
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Solar Switch Boulder County, a solar group purchasing program with Solar United Neighbors (SUN), is now open for Boulder County residents. This group purchase helps homeowners get solar at a lower price, while still signing individual contracts that ensure they are getting the right system for their property.
Registration closes on November 1, so be sure to sign up today. It’s free to register and there is no obligation to purchase a system.
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Junk Your Junipers with Rebates from Wildfire Partners | |
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Wildfire Partners is offering $500 per household to help residents protect their homes and communities from wildfire. The program is open to all county residents who are actively making strides towards home hardening and creating defensible space on their properties to reduce the potential for wildfire to spread.
This program is open to eligible county residents who complete one or more of the following wildfire mitigation actions:
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Junk Your Junipers - Removing highly flammable juniper vegetation.
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The First Five Feet - Replacing the first five feet around the perimeters of a home with noncombustible landscaping material.
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Fences are Fuses - Replacing the five feet of fencing attached to a home with noncombustible material.
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Screen or Replace Your Vents - Screening vents on a home with 1/8-inch mesh or replacing with flame-resistant vents.
For more information about the eligible mitigation actions and how to apply, visit Wildfire Partners' website. Applications must be received by October 31, 2024.
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Join EnergySmart at Sustainability Events in October | |
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Ecotoberfest
Saturday, October 5 | 2 – 6 p.m.
Louisville Community Park
955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville
The Cities of Lafayette and Louisville and the Towns of Superior and Erie are hosting Ecotoberfest, a regional sustainability event. The free event will feature over 50 vendors and exhibitors, a sustainable marketplace, an electric vehicle (EV) and e-bike showcase, live music, and much more! Visit the City of Louisville website for more information.
Electrify Longmont
Sunday, October 6 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Parking Lot, Boulder County Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Road, Longmont
Sustainable Resilient Longmont is hosting Electrify Longmont, a fun, free event that features an electric vehicle show, educational showcase, Kids Activity Zone, live music, food trucks, and more. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap on how to move forward with home electrification and energy-efficient solutions!
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This can't-miss event organized by The Latino Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building on Saturday, October 26 from 2 – 8 p.m. Come and try a variety of delicious tamales from different regions. In addition, you can enjoy live music, activities for the whole family, lucha libre shows, EV ride and drive, and much more. The ticketed event sold out last year, so buy your tickets today! | |
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Are you interested in switching from cooking with gas to electricity, but unsure if induction is right for you? EnergySmart offers a free, two-week loan of portable induction cooktops and compatible cookware for residents to try cooking with induction technology!
Induction cooktops are the most efficient electric cooking technology and can deliver better cooking performance than gas. Induction cooking is faster, easy to control, and safer than cooking with gas or propane. In addition, because the surface does not heat up (only the pans and food), it is very easy and safe to clean up any spills.
Cooktops can be picked up at locations in downtown Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, and Lyons. To sign up for the lending program, please complete this sign-up form. Contact an EnergySmart advisor at info@energysmartyes.com with any questions.
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Help Ensure Energy Affordability in Colorado & Support Energy Outreach Colorado | |
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Energy Outreach Colorado’s (EOC) mission is to ensure that all Coloradans can afford their home energy by addressing the barriers that lead to the persistence of nearly 25% of households struggling with energy insecurity.
EOC many programs, including Colorado's Affordable Residential Energy program (CARE), energy bill assistance, and community solar subscriptions, ensure that income-qualified households have the necessary support to afford their home’s energy. The need for EOC’s assistance is significant, and every year we see more requests than we can meet due to funding limitations.
Your support allows us to help meet current and future demands by stabilizing homes and securing a brighter future for families in need through EOC’s services.
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