The ClimateSmart Residential Energy Action Program
(REAP) is a collaborative effort among ClimateSmart,
the Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC), Boulder
County and local municipalities.
Reap the benefits.
Every year, the average American spends $450 on energy that is wasted through
holes and cracks in their home. REAP 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 — like the ClimateSmart loan program, rebates and federal tax
incentives — and will provide you with contractor referral lists.
| *Audits are also available for non-Xcel territory customers. |
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60% of US homes are under-insulated or uninsulated. If your home was built before 1980, it may fall into this category. |
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Heating and 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. |
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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. |
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Appliances and 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 effi cient than incandescent — has seen
dramatic improvements in quality and price. |
For $90, you receive:
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A comprehensive home audit with blower door test |
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A customized energy bill analysis to help you understand how
much energy your home uses |
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A comprehensive audit report including a list of recommendations showing where you can save the most energy and money |
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A comparison of costs and savings for any suggested improvements |
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Answers to your specific questions |
Payment
Following the audit, $90 will be billed to your Xcel Energy bill. If you are not an Xcel Energy customer, then you simply pay the energy auditor directly. Additional audit services are available — such as an infrared scan — for an additional $30. (This subsidized rate is up to 60% less than standard rates.)
Process
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Complete the online application by clicking on APPLY FOR REAP. Then download, print and sign the utility waiver. (Link is located on the application page.) |
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The audit usually takes about two hours |
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Within one to two weeks of receiving your application, an auditor will contact you to schedule an appointment |
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Audits are typically completed within two to four weeks |
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You must wait three years before requesting another audit |
Contact Jeremy Lauffenburger at (303) 999-3820 ext.224 or email reap@conservationcenter.org to learn more.
Free of charge, you receive:
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One-on-one energy counseling |
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Contractor referrals and bid reviews |
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Assistance with rebate forms |
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Updated energy profile of your home's gas and electricity usage |
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ClimateSmart Loan Program information |
Process
Complete the online application by clicking on APPLY FOR REAP. Then download, print and sign the utility waiver. (Link is located on the application page.)
Contact Jeremy Lauffenburger at (303) 999-3820 ext.224 or email reap@conservationcenter.org to learn more.
