Energy

Learn about Energy Efficiency.

  •     Energy audits
  •     Efficiency rebates
  •     Little changes = big savings

What does it mean to Go Electric?

  •     Beneficial Electrification
  •     Electric Vehicle Rebates
  •     EV Charging Network
  •     Electric Tools and Appliances
  •     EV shopping tips

 

Life solves its problems with well-adapted designs... and smart material and energy use.

Energy Efficiency

As modern consumers, we can realize a variety of economic and environmental benefits by considering energy conservation.  Fortunately, saving energy does not have to mean sacrificing comfort or convenience.  Explore these options to learn how you can improve your building's energy efficiency.

 

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What is Beneficial Electrification?

The application of electricity to end-uses that would otherwise consume fossil fuels, where doing so satisfies at least one of following conditions, without adversely affecting the others:

- save consumers money

- improve product quality, or consumer quality of life

- reduce [GHG] emissions

- foster a more resilient grid

Beneficial Electrification Flyer

Check out the nifty Beneficial Electrification flyer.  Available now at SMPA offices and events.

Some examples would be heating your home with an electric heat pump rather than by burning natural gas; or replacing gas-engine powered tools like leaf blowers or weed whackers with electric versions; or traveling in an electric vehicle instead of a gasoline-burning one.

 

     Looking for somewhere to charge your Electric Vehicle?PlugShare

       PlugShare has the answers.

All Electric Plug-In Vehicle (EV) Rebate Form | $750 Rebate
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) | $250
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) | $250

Electric Forklift | $1,500

Transportation Refrigeration Unit | $2,500

- Up to $1000 per Level 2 Residential Charger
- Up to $2000 per Level 2 Public Charger
- Up to $6000 per Level 3 DC Fast Charger

- $750 per home.
- An additional $250 for services signed up as “Totally Green” for 3 years.
- Individual rebates still apply. (Heat Pumps, Water Heaters, Appliances, etc.)

Application Coming Soon

Ground Mounted Air Source Heat Pump
Outdoor Mount ≤ 2 tons | $900/ton
Outdoor Mount > 2 tons | $450/ton
($20,000 rebate cap)

ETS Backup addition | $100/unit

Ground Source Heat Pump aka. "GeoThermal" [sic]
New System | $1000/ton (6 tons max.)
Replacement System | $250/ton

- Up to $500 for battery systems  of 6kWh or larger (Does not apply to IC generators)

Application Coming Soon

Lawn Mower: 36 Volt minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $150

Snow Blower: 36 Volt minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $150

Trimmer: 18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $50

Chainsaw $100: 18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $50

Leaf Blower: 18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $50

Power Washer: 18 Volt Minimum (or corded) | 25% of cost up to $50

- $150 per bicycle/motorcycle (limit one per account) ≥$600 purchase price
- Intent is to replace commutes normally taken using fossil fuels.

Thanks to EcoAction Partners, San Miguel County's Sustainability Organization, for administering many of our Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification rebates.

Learn more about Beneficial Electrification on this podcast.

Our wholesale power provider has launched the Beneficial Electrification League of Colorado (BEL-CO).  Read more.