City of Boulder Solar Grant

Grants for income-qualified resident homeowners are available.

About

Funds generated by the Solar Rebate Ordinance are used to provide grants for the installation of solar systems (photovoltaic and thermal) on individual housing units owned and occupied by low-to-moderate income-qualified residents.

In order to participate in the city’s solar grant program, you must live within Boulder city limits and be enrolled in EnergySmart. EnergySmart is Boulder County’s free residential sustainability program.

Solar grants are subject to funding availability.

Please consult the IRS or a tax professional regarding potential tax consequences for grant recipients.

Income Eligibility

Owners of individual housing units in the City of Boulder must be income-qualified, determined by the following maximum income levels.

Note: self-employed people should base eligibility from net income.

Household Members / Maximum Gross Income

• 1 Person: $71,735
• 2 People: $82,025
• 3 People: $92,240
• 4 People: $102,450
• 5 People: $110,705

Availability

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
• Limited to 50% of total project costs after other incentives are applied
• $8,000 maximum cap

Application

You must be enrolled in EnergySmart to apply. If you haven’t already, please complete this first step and sign up for EnergySmart to start the enrollment process.​

Then, cli​ck here to begin the City of Boulder Residential Solar Grant Income Qualification Application.

The following documentation for each employed household member is required to income-qualify for grant eligibility. Please have these forms ready to be uploaded.

• Copies of the two most recent federal tax returns—IRS Form 1040, only the page(s) reflecting the applicant’s name, address, and total gross income (net income if self-employed).
• Copies of two months of the most recent pay stubs or other evidence of monthly income.

If you have questions about income qualification and the City of Boulder’s Solar Grant Program in general, please contact Sandy Briggs at BriggsS@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-1931.

If you have questions about EnergySmart and for technical assistance regarding solar installations please contact us at info@energysmartyes.com.

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