Free Residential Energy Audits

Arapahoe County Weatherization Assistance Program

A free professional audit for low-income homes to determine what energy-conserving updates or installations will keep the home cooler in the summer, warmer in the winter and lower utility bills. This program provides long-lasting efficiency improvements, such as sealing air leaks, furnace replacements, refrigerator trade-ins, and possible solar installations.

Income Eligibility (As of 2023)

60% State Median Income (SMI):

Household Size	Maximum Gross Annual Income
One	$34,560
Two	$45,192
Three	$55,824
Four	$66,468
Five	$77,100
Six	$87,732
Seven	$89,724

*Add $9,440 for each additional household member

Mile High Youth Corps’ Free Energy & Water Services

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. Services available to both renters and owners

Income Eligibility (As of 2023)

Household Size(# of people)	Maximum Gross Annual Income
One	$62,600
Two	$71,550
Three	$80,500
Four	$89,400
Five	$96,600
Six	$103,750
Seven	$110,900
Eight	$118,050

Colorado’s Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program

This program is run through Energy Outreach Colorado and focuses on a home’s energy efficiency, which is a crucial component to overall energy costs and comfort during the hottest and coldest months of the year. This program offers energy audits, energy conservation education, upgrades such as LED light bulbs, low-flow fixtures, Energy Star refrigeration, air sealing, insulation, and HVAC services.

Income Eligibility (As of 2023): 80% Area Median Income (AMI) (Source: Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

Household Size	Maximum Gross Annual Income
One	$69,520
Two	$79,440
Three	$89,360
Four	$99,280
Five	$107,280
Six	$115,200
Seven	$123,120
Eight	$131,120

**Add $8,000 for each additional household member

Xcel Home Energy Audit

Xcel Energy provides three levels of a home energy audit: standard, standard with blower door, and infrared audit, with $100-$200 currently available in rebates. There are no income eligibility requirements to participate in this program.

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Energy Efficiency Funding Programs

Energy Efficient Englewood (E3)

Offers grants to low and moderate-income Englewood homeowners. The grants are up to a maximum of $8,000 per household for energy efficiency upgrades as determined by a free energy audit. The grant requires a 20% match from the homeowner; however, if the homeowner does not have the required match then a declining lien may be available.

Income Eligibility (As of 2023): 80% of Arapahoe County AMI (Source: US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD))

Household Size	Maximum Gross Annual Income
One	$66,300
Two	$75,750
Three	$85,200
Four	$94,650
Five	$102,250
Six	$109,800
Seven	$117,400
Eight	$124,950

 

What's the difference between E3 and the Arapahoe Weatherization Assistance Program? 
Find out here.

Colorado RENU

The Colorado RENU Loan is a statewide residential loan program sponsored by the Colorado Energy Office in partnership with Colorado-based credit unions. It makes home energy upgrades easy and affordable by offering low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements.

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Additional Programs

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

Learn more about the many programs available for energy bill program assistance.

Multifamily Building Efficiency through Xcel Energy

If you own a multifamily building with five or more units, you can receive a free energy assessment which may include free energy efficient equipment and rebate opportunities.

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Is there a program we missed? Reach out to Mel Englund, menglund@englewoodco.gov, to have the program considered for addition.