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Xcel Energy offers rebate programs for Colorado commercial and industrial customers for a wide range of energy efficiency technologies including heating and cooling, motors, lighting, and refrigeration. In many cases, Xcel energy will cover at least part of the cost of the assessment, in addition to the equipment and installation rebates. If the customer would like to make energy efficiency improvements that are not included in specific rebate programs, they may be eligible for the custom rebate program.

Xcel Energy residential customers in Colorado can qualify for cash incentives on a variety of energy efficient products and home improvements. Standard rebates are available for heat pumps, evaporative coolers, central A/C systems, ground source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and insulation which meet the program requirements. Rebate program expiration dates may vary depending on the technology. Consult the program web site for more specific information on the rebate structure. Only equipment which meet minimum efficiency standards will be included in rebate program.

Xcel Energy offers rebate programs for Colorado commercial and industrial customers for a wide range of energy efficiency technologies including heating and custom natural gas incentives. In many cases, Xcel energy will cover at least part of the cost of an assessment, in addition to the equipment and installation rebates. If the customer would like to make energy efficiency improvements that are not included in this prescriptive rebate programs, they may be eligible for the custom rebate program.

Xcel Energy residential customers in Colorado can qualify for cash incentives on a variety of energy efficient products and home improvements. Standard rebates are available for heat pumps, evaporative coolers, central A/C systems, furnaces, boilers, water heaters and insulation which meet the program requirements. Rebate program expiration dates may vary depending on the technology. Consult website for more specific rebate amount structure. Only equipment which meets minimum efficiency standards will be included in rebate program.

Xcel provides new ENERGY STAR Home owners with cash rebates to residential builders and customers who receive electric and service from the utility. Homes purchasing natural gas from Xcel Energy can also receive free HERS Rating, Energy Star and Tax Credit Verification, and Onsite Consulting through this program. To participate, the homeowner must first have a qualifying energy audit performed on their home through Xcel Energy. The audit includes a blower door test to establish natural air changes in the home and determine eligibly for the air sealing rebate.

'''''Note: Xcel will begin accepting applications for the 2013 Standard Offer Program for systems between 10 kW and 500 kW on June 1, 2013. The RFP Program for systems between 500.1 kW and 2 MW will solicit competitive bids starting on August 1, 2013. See web site above for more information. '''''

Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards Program provides incentives for customers who install grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems sized up to 120% of the average annual load of their homes and facilities in exchange for the renewable energy credits (RECs) produced by the systems. All REC purchases are for a period of 20 years unless other legal provision supersedes. The size of the REC payment depends on the size of the system and the owner of the system as shown below.

The City of Aspen and Pitkin County have adopted the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with some amendments, as their official energy code effective March 9, 2010. The [http://www.aspenpitkin.com/Portals/0/docs/county/countycode/Building%20C... ordinance] that adopted the 2009 IECC also included a continuation of the Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP), first developed in 2000.

Atmos Energy offers the Excess is Out Program for its residential and commercial customers in Colorado. The Excess is Out Program offers various rebates and a home energy audit.

The Reduce and Rebate Program offers incentives for energy efficient: