Information for insulation contractors

Understanding utility and government rebate programs can help you sell your services to prospective customers.

Please review the following forms and guidelines so you understand the program offers. These offers can be used as a selling point when contacting potential customers. A rebate of 20 to 50 percent combined with the federal tax credit may provide sufficient incentive for homeowners to hire an insulation contractor.

Garfield Clean Energy
Challenge for Homes

Good for insulation upgrades to attic, exterior wall and/or cantilevered living space; whole-home air sealing

• 50 percent of project costs up to $500
• Can be stacked on top of utility rebates
• New insulation levels must meet current building code

For SourceGas customers:
40% of project costs up to $600

• SourceGas "Excess Is Out" insulation rebate information page

For Xcel Energy natural gas-only or all-electric customers:
20% of project costs up to $300

• Xcel insulation rebates information page -- for Xcel natural gas-only or all-electric customers

For Xcel Energy natural gas AND electric customers and Xcel all-electric customers enrolled in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR:

• Air sealing and weatherstripping: $150
• Attic insulation and bypass sealing: $350
• Wall insulation for above-grade walls: $650

Xcel Energy Home Performance Rebate with ENERGY STAR information page -- for Xcel gas AND electric customers