Free Energy Assistance

Want to lower your energy bills? Energy efficiency is a crucial component to your home’s overall energy costs. CARE (the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy Program) provides free energy efficiency upgrades to help. In the Eagle Valley, Walking Mountains Science Center has partnered with Energy Outreach Colorado to offer CARE, providing free energy assistance for income-qualified households (homeowners and renters). Apply if the total income in your home is 80% area median income (AMI), or less. Find out if you qualify below!

 

Find Out If You Qualify

Household income is the total of all income earned (before taxes) from all adults living in the home, related or un-related.

Household Size & Income Range Qualifications*
1 person per household - $63,000
2 people per household - $72,000
3 people per household - $81,000
4 people per household - $89,910
5 people per household - $97,110
6 people per household - $104,310
7 people per household - $111,510
8 people per household - $118,710

*Income Verification Needed

Program Benefits

>FREE Home Energy Assessment to identify energy issues and solutions for your home.
>FREE Quick Fix Items: LED lights, hot water heater wraps & piping insulation, shower heads, faucet aerators, programmable thermostats
>Project management for complimentary upgrades, including handling contractor quotes, and navigation of rebates and funding sources.
>DOUBLE rebates & Incentives: Regular rebates (up to $1000), electrification ($4000), renewables ($4000)

Talk with an Energy Coach | Apply for Income-Qualified Energy Assistance

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CARE Application - ENGLISH

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CARE Solicitud - ESPAÑOL

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Landlord Waiver - ENGLISH

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Renuncia del Propietario - ESPAÑOL

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