Fort Collins Utilities Home Efficiency Program Rebates
(Also shows Xcel program)

• Existing condition: All except tight houses are eligible ( >ACH50 of 3.0)
• Minimum leakage reduction of 25% must be achieved.
• Combustion safety test required after sealing is completed.

• Tier 1, 25% - $200
• Tier 2, 33% - $300
• Tier 3, 50% - $400

• Tier 1, 25% - $300
• Tier 2, 33% - $400
• Tier 3, 50% - $500

• Existing condition: un-insulated or poorly installed insulation.
• Existing moisture problems must be mitigated.
• Moisture barrier must seal onto foundation wall
• Seal all crawl space vents to exterior.
• Rim joist: apply foam board or spray foam, R-10 minimum, air seal
• Foundation wall – options:
• Insulate on interior with  unfaced or perforated-face fiberglass batts or blanket, R-19 minimum
• Insulate on interior with closed cell foam board or spray foam, R-10 minimum
• Insulate on exterior with foam board, R-10 minimum; down to top of footing. Protect above grade.

• Spray foam -
  $1.00/sf, max $500
• Foam board -
  $0.50/sf, max $300

• Fiberglass (interior) -
  $0.30/sf, max $250
• Spray foam (interior) -
  $0.50/sf, max $300
• Foam board (interior or exterior) -
  $0.50/sf, max $300

• Spray foam -
  $1.50/sf, max $750
• Foam board -
  $0.75/sf, max $450

• Fiberglass (interior) -
  $0.45/sf, max $375
• Spray foam (interior) -
  $0.75/sf, max $450
• Foam board (interior or exterior) -
  $0.75/sf, max $450

• Call Fort Collins Utilities for approval before proceeding with improvement
• Moisture barrier must seal onto foundation wall
• Fill floor joist cavity w/ insulation
• Air barrier installed on bottom of joist cavity

• Existing condition: Basement walls insulated to R-3 or less.
• Existing moisture problems must be mitigated.
• Rim joist: apply closed cell foam board or spray foam, R-10 minimum; air seal
• Foundation wall insulation– Options:
• On interior with unfaced fiberglass batts, R-13 minimum, inside finished frame wall.
• On interior with unfaced fiberglass batts in finished frame wall, R-13 minimum, plus 1” foam board on foundation.
• On interior with spray foam or foam board, R-10 minimum.
• On exterior with foam board, R-10 minimum, 48” below-grade; cover above-grade.

• Spray foam -
  $1.00/sf, max $500
• Foam board -
  $0.50/sf, max $300

• Fiberglass batt (interior) -
  $0.30/sf, max $250
• Fiberglass batt + foam board (interior) - $0.80/sf, max $550
• Spray foam or foam board (interior) - $0.50/ sf, max $300
• Foam board (exterior) -
  $0.50/sf, max $300

• Spray foam -
  $1.50/sf, max $750
• Foam board -
  $0.75/sf, max $450

• Fiberglass batt (interior) -
  $0.45/sf, max $450
• Fiberglass batt + foam board (interior) - $1.20/sf, max $900
• Spray foam or foam (interior) - $0.75/ sf, max $450)
• Foam board (exterior) -
  $0.75/sf, max $450

No restriction on existing condition; block interior end of joist cavity & dense pack; air seal exterior and interior.

Existing insulation R-11 or <; Joist cavity must be end blocked and air sealed. Remove/replace garage ceiling drywall to code before insulating, if water pipes in floor.

Existing: R-9 or <; must air seal all wall assembly openings (windows, doors & electrical boxes) prior to dense packing walls; completely fill all stud cavities.

Existing: un-insulated;
Exterior Wall: R-10 foam board covered with appropriate finish.
Interior Wall: R-10 foam board or spray foam; R-13 batt or blown cellulose in finished frame wall.

No minimum existing insulation level. Must air seal interior ceiling/ attic interface. Add a minimum R-25 blown insulation on top of disturbed insulation in attic. Must insulate and air seal thermal by-passes, knee walls & skylights. Must repair duct problems in attic before insulating.

No minimum existing insulation.
Roof cannot be leaking, or need replacement.
Rafter cavity must be dense packed with cellulose or short fiber fiberglass insulation.

Existing windows and sliding glass doors must be single pane; clear glass; or metal framed. Exterior walls and existing window frames left in place must be insulated and air sealed.
Windows and sliding glass doors must be Energy Star qualified for our northern climate, w/ a low maintenance exterior.

Call for pre-approval.
Existing windows must be unshaded E, S, or W, with clear glass.
Professional install required.
Films must meet Energy Star qualifying guidelines.

Existing motor is PSC.
New motor must be brushless DC.
Match new airflow to old airflow.

Existing furnace is < 83% AFUE.  Furnaces must be sized with approved method & commissioned.
Must be sealed combustion with intake & exhaust to outside.
Tier 2 furnace must have modulating gas valve & ECM motor

Call for pre-approval. Existing hydronic system must be evaluated by Efficiency Plus Audit or HEP Participating Hydronic Specialty Contractor.

A/C system must be sized with approved method; condensing and evaporator units must be matched. Proper installation verified w/ CheckMe commissioning test.

A/C must be working. Contractor does initial CheckMe tune-up; system qualifies for early replacement if operating EER is < 8. New A/C system must be sized with approved method; condensing and evaporator units must be matched. Proper installation verified w/ CheckMe commissioning test.

New A/C system must be sized with approved method; condensing and evaporator units must be matched. Proper installation verified w/ CheckMe commissioning test.

Call for pre-approval: feasibility of improvement must be evaluated by HEP Efficiency Plus auditor or HEP participating HVAC contractor specializing in Heat Pumps.

New or replacing old non-motorized, non-insulated fan. Fans must have motorized, insulated doors, which shut and seal after every use.

New evaporative cooler or replacing existing A/C w/ evaporative cooler.
Call for pre-approval of Coolerado

Call for pre-approval of HRV, Exhaust Only and Supply Ventilation methods.

Replacing natural draft vented water heater or Electric water heater.
Tier 1 is power vented, not sealed combustion. EF=.62 or >.
Tier 2 is direct vented, sealed combustion, power vented or not. EF= 0.62 or >.
Tier 3 is tankless or tank sealed combustion. Power vented or not. EF = 0.80 or >.

Call for pre-approval: requires Efficiency Audit Plus or participating HEP HVAC duct sealing specialty contractor.