FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Sept. 9, 2014

Contact: Brad Smith, Sustainability Office, 720-564-2720

EnergySmart passes milestone of 12,000 local residents enrolled

Boulder County, Colo. – EnergySmart enrolled its 12,000th residential customer as of the beginning of September, showing that even after the large Department of Energy grant ended, the service is providing large benefits to Boulder County residents.

A new round of rebates for energy efficiency upgrades is now available to homes in all Boulder County communities. Residents are also eligible for discounted home energy assessments and up to four free dimmable LEDs. These offerings assist homeowners in identifying the most cost-effective home improvement opportunities in order to save energy, money and time.

What:  EnergySmart Rebates

Who:   Boulder County residents

When:  Offer available until Sept. 30. Additional existing EnergySmart rebates will continue.

Details: To be eligible for the rebates, residents must speak with an EnergySmart Advisor before beginning any upgrades. Discounts include:

• Energy assessments for $135, including free quick installs
• Up to four dimmable LEDs (total value of $285)
• Up to $400 in EnergySmart rebates for energy efficiency cooling upgrades

Energy efficiency cooling upgrades include insulation, air sealing, whole house fans, mini-split systems, evaporative coolers and air conditioning units. Rebate funding can be combined with low-interest Elevations Energy Loans to fully fund energy-related upgrades.

EnergySmart is a suite of services offered to residents and businesses in all Boulder County communities to assist in making homes and businesses more energy efficient. Services include expert assistance from Home Energy Advisors, who help residents navigate the often-confusing world of energy assessments, contractors, and rebates and financing opportunities. To-date, advisors have helped participating residents with upgrades including insulation and air sealing, furnaces and window replacements. Upgrades performed through EnergySmart have resulted in almost $27 million being invested in the local economy.

Interested residents can find more information by calling an Energy Advisor at 303-544-1000, or by visiting www.EnergySmartYES.com.

The funding for these offerings is made possible by Boulder County, the City of Boulder Climate Action Plan (CAP) tax and the City of Longmont.

–BoulderCounty.org–