Nederland leads the way!

On June 5^th 2013, Nederland became the first municipality in Boulder County to be recognized as a Solar Friendly Community.  The Solar Friendly Communities Project outlines 12 best practices that towns and communities can implement to earn points in order to receive recognition as a Solar Friendly Community. Nederland reached the bronze level (700 points) for adopting several different local practices to streamline their solar energy permitting system.  An additional benefit of receiving the distinction of “Solar Friendly Community” is that homeowners who install Solar PV (photovoltaic) on their home will receive a $500 discount on their installation. 

Read here to see what the Mayor of Nederland has to say about Nederland’s award.

If you missed it, last month Boulder County was also recognized as a Solar Friendly Community for earning 900 points and the Silver Level Recognition.

Interested in Solar PV? EnergySmart can help with the Solar PV installation process and can connect you to low interest Energy Loans*.

For more information visit EnergySmartYES.com or call 303-544-1000!

*In order to qualify for Solar Photovoltaic under this loan, borrowers must achieve 15% energy efficiency improvement to the property.

written by Rachel Norton 

May Day and Cinco de Mayo aren’t the only reasons to celebrate in May. May is also National Historic Preservation Month.

EnergySmart is committed to preserving the history of our county and part of that history is evident in the many historic buildings that are found throughout our towns and neighborhoods. EnergySmart can help to preserve the character of your historic home while helping you to make it more comfortable and save you energy and money.

As outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act, a simple review must be submitted to the state historic preservation board in order for your home to be eligible for rebates and the Energy Loan. 

If your home is more than 50 years old or in a historic neighborhood all you have to do is: 

• Call us at 303-544-1000 to set up a home energy assessment 
• Fill out a simple a very simple review to the state historic preservation board with the help of your advisor  
• Wait 1-5 days for approval 
• Start your upgrades

EnergySmart can work with you to ensure that you get the energy upgrades you want on your home while protecting its history. We've already helped many historic homes modernize their energy use while still protecting their heritage. 

See here for more details. 

Learn more about Boulder County’s historic preservation initiatives here. 

Call 303.544.1000 today to sign up your historic home for comfort and energy-savings!

written by Rachel Norton

Why EnergySmart: Get An Expert Project Guide!

Why do you need an EnergySmart Advisor?

EnergySmart is the easy way to a more comfortable home that saves energy and money. Your advisor assists all along the way to streamline the improvements that you have been dreaming about! The advisor service will help you find the sneaky ways your home is wasting energy, as well as great deals on energy upgrades. We’ll even help you apply for rebates and financial incentive!

“I thought I was just getting an energy audit but it has been much more than that. The energy advisor is a great service - helping me understand the results of the audit, helping me prioritize what work to do first, providing me a list of contractors and then helping me to understand the various bids, letting me know of rebates and helping me with the paperwork. It has been the most cost-effective investment I've ever made for my house.” Mary N.

Your EnergySmart Advisor can:

• Connect you with a technical home energy assessment, answer any questions you may have about your home and give tips based on results from similar homes

• Explain your customized report on your home’s energy use

• Help determine the most cost-effective home improvements

• Help you find and apply for available rebates and financial incentives

• Help you get and evaluate bids from qualified, pre-vetted contractors

Overall, an EnergySmart Advisor can help you determine which options are best for you!


“Our Energy Advisor, Jeff, was very helpful and streamlined the whole process. We really appreciated knowing that our contractors were qualified to work on our house.” Mark and Kate Villarreal

Don't waste another day without your Expert Project Guide!
Call to ask questions and receive your free phone-advising today!
303.544.1000

written by Kate Taft

Why EnergySmart: It's a Steal-of-a-Deal!

EnergySmart's service costs are subsidized for you!
Act now for a LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT! An EnergySmart Home Energy Assessment will only cost you $90. Regularly this fantastic service runs at $120, and even that cost is well below what you would spend hiring an expert advisor on your own, and having the thorough home energy assessment provided with EnergySmart.

EnergySmart will complete a Home Energy Assessment, then pair you with an expert Energy Advisor, who will:

• Install FREE energy and water-saving items
• Provide and explain a report on your home’s energy use
• Help determine the most cost-effective home improvements
• Help you get and evaluate bids from qualified contractors
• Help you find and apply for rebates and financial incentives

For the approximate cost of two family dinners out this month, you can get your home the help it needs to be a healthier, more comfortable, more efficient dwelling for you and your family!


Free phone advising option?
Do you have questions for a home energy expert, but aren't sure if you'd like a full home assessment? Call today to get started for FREE.

• Answer questions about your home and get tips based on results from similar homes
• Help finding and accessing rebates and low-interest financing
• Help with contractor selection (if needed)
• This option does NOT include a Home Energy Assessment, a recommendations report, or any quick energy-saving devices.

Already had an audit? Get EnergySmart for free!



Get EnergySmart Now!
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written by Kate Taft