Information for insulation contractors

These are exciting times for the industry. Market forces are converging to create an ideal situation for work.

• Residents and businesses want to increase the efficiency and comfort of their properties and they are willing to invest in doing so.
  
  
• Utilities, government agencies and non-profits are creating strong partnerships to reduce the upfront costs to property owners for these services, through rebate and tax credit programs.
  
  
• Contractors can find the training and support they need through new programs, such as the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge for Business and the Governor’s Energy Office.

Please review the following forms and guidelines so you understand the range of 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.

Use these links and documents to serve your customers:

For SourceGas customers:
50% of project costs up to $1,000

• SourceGas insulation and air sealing rebate application form (1.1 MB)
• SourceGas excess is out home energy efficiency program

For Xcel Energy natural gas customers:
20% of project costs up to $300

• Xcel Energy home insulation rebate form
• Xcel insulation rebates information page -- for Xcel natural gas customers
• Download 1-page summary of Xcel Energy 2010 residential energy efficiency rebates

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

• Air sealing and weatherstripping: $100
• Attic insulation and bypass sealing: $150
• Wall insulation: $250

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

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