Residential rebates for solar electric / photovoltaic systems
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Many local solar companies also offer solar leasing programs, this could be a great way for you to get a system with little to no up front cost. We know of programs with Sunsense Solar, Sol Energy and Syndicated Solar. Click here to find their contact information if this is something you want to explore.
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Glenwood Springs electric utility customers
Holy Cross Energy customers | Xcel Energy customers
CORE Sun Pioneers for the Roaring Fork Valley
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City of Glenwood Springs Electric utility
The City of Glenwood Springs Electric utility and CLEER are offering new incentives to Glenwood electric customers to get energy audits and upgrades. The funding is on a first-come, first-served basis and the Glenwood Springs Electric utility is offering to cover up to $200 on energy audits for residential customers and up to $500 per residence for energy efficiency upgrades (e.g., furnace tune-ups, heat-tape timers, attic insulation when combined with air sealing, etc.). Rebates available will mirror current Garfield Clean Energy’s Energy Challenge for Homes opportunities.
The Utility and CLEER are also offering incentives to Glenwood electric customers to go solar. Commercial entities are eligible for rebates of $1.25/watt up to 10 kilowatts; homeowners are eligible for rebates of $1.25/watt up to 6 kilowatts. Rebates will be offered and distributed by CLEER on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on pre-approval requirements, please contact Rob Morey at 704-9200.
In order to get started with an energy audit, contact one of the analysts listed on this page. For terms and conditions, click here. For a rebate application, click here.
To read the City of Glenwood Spring's net metering ordinance, click here.
WE CARE
Holy Cross Energy offers a rebate for installation of solar photovoltaic systems by Holy Cross customers through the WE CARE program (With Efficiency, Conservation And Renewable Energy - we can make a world of difference)
Click here for details and the application form.
Funds for this program are limited. To check on availability, click here and then select "REG and STS Budget Recap."
Solar*Rewards
Xcel Energy offers the Solar*Rewards rebate and renewable energy credit for installation of solar photovoltaic systems by Xcel electric customers
Click here for current rebate and renewable energy credit amounts.
Xcel Energy Windsource
Windsource is a voluntary program for Xcel Energy electric customers to purchase portions or all of their electricity from wind turbines operating in New Mexico.
Click here for details about Windsource.
Get the latest information about rebates from CORE by clicking here.
CORE service territory
CORE serves the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys. CORE does not serve the Marble/Gunnison County area and does not serve Glenwood Springs north of Interstate 70. CORE PV rebates are not available to Eagle County residents or to Xcel Energy electric customers.
Glenwood Springs residents please note: rebate eligibility northern boundary is Interstate 70. CORE rebates are not available in north Glenwood or West Glenwood.
Federal tax credits for solar electric / photovoltaic systems
These tax credits can be taken to offset your federal income tax paid in the year after you install a solar electric / photovoltaic system at your home.
- 30% tax credit with no upper dollar limit, calculated on total project cost MINUS any rebates
- Good for projects completed from 2009 through 2016
- Can be used for existing homes and new construction
More information on solar electric / photovoltaic tax credits at ENERGY STAR.gov
The same 30% federal tax credit can be applied to other renewable energy installations, including:
Visit the ENERGY STAR tax credits page, where information on available federal tax credits is regularly updated