Residential Energy Action Program • CRC

The ClimateSmart Residential Energy Action Program (REAP) is a collaborative effort between ClimateSmart, the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC), Boulder County and the local municipalities.

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE IN THE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ACTION PROGRAM?

Every year, the average American spends $450 on energy wasted through holes and cracks in their home. The ClimateSmart Residential Energy Action Program is an effort to increase energy efficiency. The CRC has partnered with Xcel Energy* to offer energy audits at 60% below the private market price. An energy audit will help you understand your energy usage and give you a personalized set of recommendations to lower your energy bill. After your energy audit, REAP provides services such as energy counseling that will help you implement the measures from your energy audit. REAP will also help you understand financing options, such as the ClimateSmart loan program, rebates and federal tax incentives, and give you contractor referral lists.

*Audits are also available for non-Xcel territory customers!

Did you know?

Insulation. Sixty percent of US homes are under-insulated or uninsulated.
If your home was built before 1980,
it may fall into this category.

Air leakage is one of the leading causes of energy waste in homes. Plugging those leaks can save 5% to 30% on home heating bills.

Heating & Cooling equipment is a home’s largest energy consumer. Installing high-efficiency equipment and ensuring the delivery system is working efficiently can cut your heating and cooling costs by up to half.

Appliances & Lighting offer significant opportunities to increase electrical efficiency. In the last 15 years alone, refrigerator efficiency has improved 60%. Compact fluorescent lighting, which is 75% more efficient than incandescent, has seen dramatic improvements in quality and price.

NEED AN ENERGY AUDIT?

Download an AUDIT application. Please print and sign the utility release form.

Program features:

For $90, you will receive:

A comprehensive home audit with blower door test
A customized energy bill analysis to help you understand how much energy your home uses
A comprehensive audit report including a list of recommendations showing where you can save the most energy and money
A comparison of costs and savings for any suggested improvements
Answers to your specific questions

Following the audit, $90 will be billed to your Xcel Energy bill. If you are not an Xcel Energy customer, then you will pay the energy auditor. Additional audit services are available such as an Infrared Audit for $120.

The audit usually takes about two hours.
An auditor will contact you to schedule within 3 weeks.
Audits are typically completed within 4-6 weeks.
You must wait 3 years before requesting another audit.

If you have questions about energy audits, contact JC Martel at 303.999.3820 ext.224 or email reap@conservationcenter.org.

ALREADY HAD AN ENERGY AUDIT?

Download an ACTION application.

Program features:

Free of charge, you will receive:

One-on-one energy counseling
Contractor referrals and bid reviews
Assistance with rebate forms
Updated energy profile of your homes gas and electricity usage
ClimateSmart Loan Program information

If you have questions about the action program, contact JC Martel at 303.999.3820 ext.224 or email jcmartel@conservationcenter.org.

Residential Energy Action Program (REAP) Participants: