DSIRE is maintained by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University.
The center provides summaries of state and federal incentives, as well as those offered by U.S. territories, local governments, and electric and gas utilities.
Incentives can include tax incentives, grants, loans, rebates, industry recruitment/support, performance-based incentives, technical resources, feed-in tariffs, renewable energy credits, solar renewable energy credits and green building incentives.
DSIRE also contains information on rules, regulations and policies related to the incentives, including public benefit funds, building energy codes, appliance/equipment efficiency standards and energy standards for public buildings.
The database is limited to incentives and policies from only investor-owned utilities in the U.S., and electric cooperatives and municipal utilities with more than 30,000 customers.
Colorado Renewable Energy Incentives
| Program | Incentive Type |
|---|---|
| Atmos Energy (Gas) - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Black Hills Energy - Solar Power Program | Performance-Based Incentive |
| Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Black Hills Energy (Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| Black Hills Energy (Gas) - Residential Energy Efficiency Program | Rebate Program |
| BOMA International - BEEP (BOMA Energy Efficiency Program) | Training and Information |
| Boulder County - Elevations Energy Loans | Loan Program |
| Boulder County - EnergySmart Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Boulder County - EnergySmart Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Building Energy Code | Building Energy Code |
| C-PACE: Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy | PACE Financing |
| City and County of Denver - Elevations Energy Loans | Loan Program |
| City and County of Denver - Solar Panel Permitting | Solar/Wind Permitting Standards |
| City of Aspen - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| City of Aspen - Renewable Energy Goal | Renewables Portfolio Standard |
| City of Aspen - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| City of Aspen and Pitkin County - Renewable Energy Mitigation Program | Building Energy Code |
| City of Aspen and Pitkin County - Renewable Energy Mitigation Program Grants | Grant Program |
| City of Boulder - Climate Action Plan Fund | Public Benefits Fund |
| City of Boulder - EnergySmart | Energy Analysis |
| City of Boulder - Green Points Building Program | Building Energy Code |
| City of Boulder - Green Power Purchasing | Green Power Purchasing |
| City of Boulder - Solar Access Ordinance | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| City of Boulder - Solar Grant Program | Grant Program |
| City of Boulder - Solar Sales and Use Tax Rebate | Sales Tax Incentive |
| City of Denver - Green Building Requirement for City-Owned Buildings | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Colorado Natural Gas - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Colorado Springs Utilities - Builder Incentive Program | Rebate Program |
| Colorado Springs Utilities - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Colorado Springs Utilities - First Source Newsletter and Online Resources | Energy Analysis |
| Colorado Springs Utilities - Renewable Energy Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Colorado Springs Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Delta-Montrose Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Denver City - Green Power Purchasing | Green Power Purchasing |
| Eagle County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Eagle County - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Lake, and Pitkin Counties - Energy Smart Colorado Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Efficiency Works - Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Offered by 4 Utilities) | Rebate Program |
| Efficiency Works - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program (Offered by 4 Utilities) | Rebate Program |
| Efficiency Works - Technical Support, Rebates & Grants | Energy Analysis |
| Empire Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Credit Program | Rebate Program |
| Empire Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Credit Program | Rebate Program |
| Energy Efficiency Resource Standard | Energy Efficiency Resource Standard |
| Estes Park Light and Power - Efficiency Works Program | Energy Analysis |
| EZ Investment Tax Credit Refund for Renewable Energy Projects | Corporate Tax Credit |
| Fort Collins - Green Building Requirement for City-Owned Buildings | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Climate Wise | Energy Analysis |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Free Facility Assessment | Energy Analysis |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Home Efficiency Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Integrated Design Assistance Program | Energy Analysis |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Keep Current Program | Training and Information |
| Fort Collins Utilities - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Fort Collins Utilities Light & Power - ElectriConnect | Energy Analysis |
| Fort Morgan Light and Power - Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Fort Morgan Light and Power - ENERGYsmart Commercial Lighting Program | Energy Analysis |
| Fuel Mix Disclosure | Generation Disclosure |
| Garfield Clean Energy Challenge for Business | Energy Analysis |
| Garfield Clean Energy Initiative - Energy Workshops | Training and Information |
| Garfield Clean Energy Initiative - Training Opportunities | Training and Information |
| Green Colorado Credit Reserve | Loan Program |
| Greening of State Government | Energy Standards for Public Buildings |
| Gunnison County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Gunnison County Electric - Commercial Energy Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Gunnison County Electric - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Holy Cross Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Holy Cross Energy - Renewable Energy Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Holy Cross Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Interconnection Standards | Interconnection |
| La Plata Electric Association - Assessments | Energy Analysis |
| La Plata Electric Association - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| La Plata Electric Association - Renewable Generation Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| La Plata Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Lake County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Lamar Light and Power - Commercial Energy Audit | Energy Analysis |
| Local Option - Property Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems | Property Tax Incentive |
| Local Option - Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Systems | Sales Tax Incentive |
| Longmont Power & Communications - Efficiency Works for Business | Energy Analysis |
| Longmont Power & Communications - Residential and Commercial Appliance Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Loveland Water & Power - Efficiency Works For Business | Energy Analysis |
| Loveland Water & Power - Home Energy Audit Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Loveland Water & Power - Refrigerator Recycling Program | Rebate Program |
| Mandatory Green Power Option for Large Municipal Utilities | Mandatory Utility Green Power Option |
| Mandatory Photovoltaic System Cost Estimate | Line Extension Analysis |
| Morgan County REA - Efficiency Credit/Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
| Morgan County REA - Energy Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Mountain View Electric Association, Inc - Energy Efficiency Rebates Program | Rebate Program |
| Net Metering | Net Metering |
| Partners for Clean Environment (PACE) - Business Sustainability Advisors | Training and Information |
| Poudre Valley REA - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Property Tax Exemption for Community Solar Gardens | Property Tax Incentive |
| Property Tax Exemption for Residential Renewable Energy Equipment | Property Tax Incentive |
| Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency for Schools Loan | Loan Program |
| Renewable Energy Property Tax Assessment | Property Tax Incentive |
| Renewable Energy Standard | Renewables Portfolio Standard |
| Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan Program | Loan Program |
| Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Roaring Fork Valley - Energy Smart Colorado Renewable Energy Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment | Sales Tax Incentive |
| San Isabel Electric Association - Commercial Lighting Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| San Isabel Electric Association - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative - Energy Saving Tips | Energy Analysis |
| San Miguel Power Association - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| San Miguel Power Association - Renewable Energy Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Sangre De Cristo Electric Association - Business Energy Advisor | Other |
| Sangre De Cristo Electric Association - Energy Efficiency Credit Program | Rebate Program |
| Solar Construction Permitting Standards | Solar/Wind Permitting Standards |
| Solar, Wind, and Energy Efficiency Easements and Rights Laws | Solar/Wind Access Policy |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association - Audits | Energy Analysis |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association - Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Southeast Colorado Power Association - Kill A Watt Loan Program | Energy Analysis |
| Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - Colorado Energy Efficiency Guide | Training and Information |
| Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - Colorado Industrial Energy Challenge | Energy Analysis |
| Summit County - Energy Smart Colorado Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| U.S. Department of Energy - Industrial Assessment Center (IAC): Colorado State University | Energy Analysis |
| United Power - Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| United Power - Residential Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy - Business Energy Advisor | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Financing | Loan Program |
| Xcel Energy - Commercial Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy - Commercial Standard Offer | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Energy Design Assistance | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy - Online Energy Assessment | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Recommissioning | Energy Analysis |
| Xcel Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Financing | Loan Program |
| Xcel Energy - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs | Rebate Program |
| Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Community Program | Performance-Based Incentive |
| Xcel Energy - Solar*Rewards Program | Performance-Based Incentive |
| Yampa Valley Electric Association - Renewable Energy Interconnection | Other |
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