Information for ENERGY STAR home builders and contractors

Governor's Energy Office

GEO High Performance Building Program

Watch for new dates in this continuing series of free webinars and workshops

Energy Star

How to Sell ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes

Free webinar: Wednesday, Aug. 11, Noon to 1 p.m.
Advance registration required

Learn the basics of what makes a home ENERGY STAR qualified, how to tell your energy efficiency story to potential customers, and tried-and-true sales strategies employed by successful ENERGY STAR homebuilders. This session is designed for homebuilders who are new to ENERGY STAR and their sales staff. This session is also a great crash course for new sales staff or for those looking for a refresher.


Designed to Earn
the ENERGY STAR

Free webinar: Wednesday, Aug. 18, Noon to 1 p.m.
Advance registration required

Learn about the Designed to Earn ENERGY STAR program with which architects and designers can create home plans that meet the rigorous energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA's ENERGY STAR program. This session will explain how to label your home plans as Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR and distinguish yourself as a leader in energy-efficient design and environmental stewardship. This session is designed for architects and home plan designers who are interested in this program in addition to builders and raters who would like to educate architects about this opportunity.


Xcel Energy

Registered Trade Partners
Resource Center

Register for your contractor ID

Only registered trade partners receive promotions that include cash incentives. Registration is easy, and it just takes a few minutes.

Resources for registered trade partners

  • Online ordering for forms and brochures to be mailed (requires contractor ID and password, which are available 1-2 days after you get your contractor ID number)
  • View a list of forms and brochures you can order
  • Change your profile information
  • Successful rebate forms strategies

Click here to access the Trade Partners Resource Center

Download 1-page summary of
Xcel Energy 2010 residential energy efficiency rebates

If you have any questions about Xcel Energy rebate programs,
e-mail inquire@xcelenergy.com
or call 1-800-723-5798.
(This number is for contractors only; customers must call 1-800-895-4999 for program information.)