Garfield County homeowners and renters: improve your home’s efficiency and lower your bills!

Garfield Clean Energy has helped over 1,700 families from Parachute to Carbondale reduce their energy costs by as much as 25 percent. That equates to savings of up to $500 a year, based on the U.S. average!

The typical home loses energy through poor insulation, leaky windows and ducts, old appliances, and inefficient heating and lighting. Plugging those leaks is a one-time investment that will lower your utility bills for years to come.

Energy efficiency upgrades also make your home more comfortable. They'll eliminate drafts and cold spots, and keep your home cool in the hot summer months. 

Start with a home energy assessment

A home energy assessment (or audit) is a recommended first step before investing in upgrades. It will identify which measures are appropriate for your particular situation – and which will provide the best bang for your buck.

A home energy assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your home's energy use by a professional home energy analyst. The analyst will perform a blower door test and thermal imaging to reveal where air is leaking in or out of the home, inspect your space- and water-heating systems, and test your indoor air quality for potential health and safety issues. Afterwards, you’ll get a written report listing other recommended measures. (See this blog post about the process.) 

Starting in 2025, the cost of a home energy assessment has been reduced from $200 to $100 for all Garfield County residents. (If you meet certain income requirements, you may qualify for a free assessment – visit our ReEnergize page to learn more.)

Questions? Get free energy coaching.

Do you have questions about your home energy assessment, or any other questions about home energy efficiency? Our energy coaches can help you make smart decisions about making energy upgrades to your home. Get free advice on:

  • The most cost-effective measures for your situation
  • Utility rebates to help lower your costs
  • Additional assistance for income-qualified households
  • Low-interest financing
  • Local contractors who specialize in efficiency and solar projects

Take advantage of rebates

The rebates available for home energy-efficiency and clean-energy upgrades are quite generous. The utilities that serve our area will all cover 25-50% of approved project costs (up to certain caps). What's more, additional rebates from the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and other programs can be "stacked" on top of the utility rebates, so that in many cases you'll be able to get nearly all of the project paid for!

The array of rebates is complicated, so let one of our energy coaches guide you. But for reference, here are downloadable factsheets for each of the three electric utilities that serve Garfield County:

Need financial assistance?

Households in Garfield County within certain income ranges may qualify for FREE home energy efficiency programs. Click here for info about ReEnergize Garfield County.

Need a contractor?

Use our Contractor Locator to find qualified local contractors that provide the services you’re looking for.

Looking for inspiration?

To get ideas of what's possible, see our energy- and money-saving tips for homeowners and renters. Our recorded webinars are also packed with useful info.

Need project financing?

The Colorado RENU program offers low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. More info here.