Xcel Energy provides electricity and natural gas to the majority of the Denver metropolitan area.  The utility company recently announced four rebate programs for residential customers in an effort to decrease energy demand, thereby reducing their costs for production and transmission of electricity and natural gas.  The energy efficient program rebates include:

• Gas furnaces and boilers up to $120;
• Gas water heaters up to $100;
• Evaporative coolers (aka swamp coolers) up to $500;
• Addition insulation to your home up to $300.

The size of the rebates varies and there are important dates and conditions to follow.  Go to www.xcelenergy.com and look for the program details under Colorado and Residential>Programs & Resources>Heating & Cooling Rebates.

If you are thinking it is time to replace any energy systems in your home it is well worth your time and money to pursue energy efficient appliances and materials. The initial costs may be higher but the expense if typically recaptured in lower operating costs over the life of the appliance.  There are also Federal Tax Credits available to homeowners for specific energy efficient improvements to your home.  Please contact The Get Home Denver Team for additional information on residential energy efficient rebates and tax credits.

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