Reembolsos de la ciudad de Boulder del 2025
Financiado por el impuesto del Plan de Acción Climática (PAC por sus siglas en inglés) de la ciudad y la Ordenanza de Reembolso Solar.
Los siguientes reembolsos están disponibles para los participantes de EnergySmart que residen en la ciudad de Boulder. Para calificar para estos reembolsos, todo el trabajo debe completarse y facturarse entre el 1 de enero de 2025 y el 31 de diciembre de 2025. Larger rebates might be available – visit our income-qualified rebates page to check your eligibility.
Los reembolsos están disponibles por orden de llegada. Al final de esta página figuran otros requisitos. Los reembolsos pueden combinarse con cualquier incentivo municipal o de servicios públicos relevante.
Important Note: Certain upgrades must be installed by an Xcel Energy approved contractor to be eligible for rebates.
Questions? See our Rebate FAQs.
¿Listo para aplicar por su reembolso? Complete nuestro formulario en línea.
Insulation
and Air Sealing
Receive 30% of all project costs up to $750.
Bonus rebate of $100 available for completing exterior top plate air sealing in conjunction with attic insulation and air sealing.
Note: Before and after blower door testing required. CAZ testing required if gas appliances are present in the home.
| Project Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Aislamiento de paredes | R-19 minimum; fill wall cavity where R-19 is not possible. For solid walls such as brick or concrete, exterior rigid insulation must be added to a level of ≥ R-10. |
| Aislamiento del ático con sellado de aire | R-60 minimum required in open attic; cathedral ceilings will vary with rafter depth but must meet requirements of 2012 IECC. Debe realizar el sellado hermético en los áticos antes de añadir el aislamiento. |
| Aislamiento y sellado hermético de los cimientos (sótano o cámara) | Cámara de poca altura como se indica en el IECC de 2012 R-15 continuo o aislamiento de cavidades R-19 con una barrera de aire permeable al vapor sobre el aislamiento. Las cámaras de poca altura deben tener una barrera de vapor sellada sobre cámaras de poca altura de tierra y ventilación, según el IECC de 2012. |
| Aislamiento y sellado hermético de subsuelo o marco de suelo | R-30 como mínimo, sólo sobre espacios no acondicionados (es decir, voladizos, suelos sobre sótanos no acondicionados, sobre garajes, etc.). Rellene las cavidades cerradas del suelo cuando no sea posible R-30. |
| Sellado hermético aplicado profesionalmente (nada de «hágalo usted mismo») | Los niveles de infiltración de aire deben medirse mediante una puerta soplante antes y después de la mejora. Se recomienda ventilación mecánica si las renovaciones de aire/hora son inferiores a 0,35 NACH. Air sealing must be separate from one of the above listed projects. |
Appliances
and HVAC Rebates
| Project Type | Rebate Replacing Gas Appliances | Rebate Replacing Electric Appliances | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Including Mini-Split Heat Pumps | $900 | $400 | • HSPF2 ≥ 8.1 • Must be ENERGY STAR Cold Climate certified OR COP ≥ 1.75@5°F OR capacity @ 5°F at least 70% of BTU @ 47°F |
| Non-Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Including Mini-Split Heat Pumps | $750 | $250 | HSPF2 ≥ 7.8 |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | $900 | $400 | • 5.5 tons or smaller, 14.1 EER • Must be ENERGY STAR certified |
| Air to Water Heat Pump | $900 | $400 | Must have a COP of 1.75 or higher |
| Heat Pump Water Heater | $750 | $250 | Must be ENERGY STAR certified with a minimum Energy Factor of 2.0 |
| Induction or Electric Cooktop | $450 | $250 | • Built-in, drop-in & freestanding units only • Portable stoves not eligible • Proof of purchase, plus before & after installation photos required • Electric resistance stove must be replacing gas stove |
| Heat Pump Dryer | $450 | $250 | • Must be ENERGY STAR certified • Proof of purchase, plus before & after installation photos required |
| Electric Panel Upgrade | $250 | $250 | • Must be increasing capacity to 200 amps • Or 150 amps if going from 100 amp panel • A licensed electrician must be used • Must be completed in conjunction with heat pump, induction, solar, or EV charger upgrades • Proof of other upgrades required |
Solar Incentives
| Incentive | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Solar PV & Solar Thermal Grant | City of Boulder residential solar grants are offered on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis to income-qualified homeowners while funding is available according to the following structure:
• $1 per watt based on system capacity Residents must first contact EnergySmart and be paired with an advisor to begin the application process. Learn more about the application process here or visit the city’s Solar Grants page. |
| Solar PV & Solar Thermal Tax Rebate | La ciudad de Boulder ofrece un reembolso en el impuesto sobre ventas y uso de sistemas de energía eléctrica solar o solar térmica (agua caliente). The city may rebate approximately 15% of the city sales and use tax paid on materials and permits for the solar installation. For more information, please visit the city’s Solar Tax Rebate page. |
Las siguientes condiciones se aplican a todos los reembolsos enumerados:
- Rebates and grants are only available for upgrades completed on residential units within the City of Boulder and are funded by the City of Boulder’s Climate Tax and Solar Rebate Ordinance.
- Rebate and grant funds are limited, subject to change, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Rebates and grants will be awarded based on the levels published at the time that an invoice for work completed has been submitted to EnergySmart.
- To be eligible for EnergySmart services, rebates and grants, all work must meet all applicable building or energy codes, all required permits must be obtained.
- Unless otherwise specified, any product or installation must meet current ENERGY STAR standards at minimum, if such standards exist for that given product or application.
- Rebates and grants cannot exceed 70% of the cost of the upgrade after all other rebates are applied.
- Todas las actualizaciones deben ser para los ocupantes de la unidad o beneficiarlos directamente. (Por ejemplo, sólo las unidades superiores pueden recibir un reembolso de aislamiento del ático cuando se solicitan reembolsos de unidades múltiples.)
- Lifetime limit of 2 air source heat pump (inc min-split heat pump) rebates per house.
- Multi-family units of 5 or more are not eligible for these rebates. If your project includes upgrades to 5 unit or larger multi-family, please contact Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) for information on possible incentives.
- All work and eligible upgrades must be installed, completed and invoiced between January 1,2025 and December 31, 2025 to qualify for these rebates.
- Solar installations must be completed within 12 months of grant approval.
- Appliance and HVAC Rebates require attestation of previous fuel source (electricity or gas/propane).
- For Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs): An electronic expansion valve is required to help regulate refrigerant flow to the indoor components with precision and efficiency.
- Contractor requirements may apply depending on the project; EnergySmart aligns with Xcel Energy contractor requirements – see below for projects with contractor requirements:
- Contractor must be listed on eligible installer list for insulation/air sealing, ducted (inc. partially) air source heat pump or mini-split heat pump, heat pump water heater, and ground source heat pump projects
Check out EnergySmart’s rebate FAQ to find answers to commonly asked questions.
¿Listo para aplicar por su reembolso? Complete nuestro formulario en línea.
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