A Comparison

Description

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3) Description: Offers grants to low and moderate income Englewood homeowners for energy efficiency related projects. The grants are up to a maximum of $8,000 per household for energy efficiency upgrades as determined by an energy audit.
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Description:  A professional audit of your home to determine what energy-conserving updates or installations would be best and lower your utility bill, including free energy efficiency upgrades for your home.

Price

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3): Free Energy Audit; however, implementation of desired energy efficiency projects NOT free.
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  FREE

Match required?

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3):  Yes, 20%
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  No

Income Eligibility

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3):  80% of Arapahoe County Median Income Limits
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  60% of the State Median Income

Project Type Examples

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3):  Insulation, exterior doors, double-pane thermal windows, water heaters (including tankless), 93% or higher efficient furnaces.
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  Energy audit, furnace and water heater safety test, furnace replacement (if eligible), solar panels (if eligible), insulation in attics, walls, and crawl spaces, storm windows (if eligible) sealing air leaks, LED light bulbs.

Eligible to Renters?

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3):  No
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  For rental properties, landlords must agree to participate in the program. Mobile homes also eligible.

Key Differences

•  Energy Efficient Englewood (E3):  Covers services WAP does not provide like: replacing exterior windows, doors, sliding or patio doors; repairing or replacing air conditioner or swamp coolers. Provides funding to accomplish energy needs.
•  Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  Provides a variety of free energy efficiency upgrades.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I participate in both programs?

If you fall within all eligibility factors of both, then yes! To get the most bang for your buck, we recommend you go through the WAP program first, then proceed with the E3 program.

What are other programs I can go through to increase the energy efficiency at my house and lower my utility bill?

Colorado offers a host of programs to choose from, including, but not limited to:

• GRID Alternatives Energy for All Program: GRID works with low-income homeowners to install no-cost rooftop solar panels and help lower household electricity costs.
• Mile High Youth Corps' Free Energy & Water Services: Mile High Youth Corps offers free energy and water assessments for qualifying households in the Front Range. Home assessments include
  the installation of toilets, programmable thermostats, lights, showerheads and faucet aerators.
• RENU Loan: The Colorado Residential Energy Upgrade (RENU) Loan is a statewide residential loan program sponsored by the Colorado Energy Fund in partnership with Colorado-based credit unions. Get a loan for up to $75,000 for things like EV charging, solar PV and solar panels, water heating, and more.
• Colorado's Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program: Provides income-qualified Coloradans in participating counties with free home energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and renters. The main difference between this and WAP is the income eligibility! Household qualifies if it is 80% of the area's median income.